Surgery - General

Medical Director Of General Surgery

AdventHealth is seeking an experienced and visionary surgeon leader to serve as Medical Director of General Surgery for the Mid-America Region. This physician leader will guide the continued growth, integration, and advancement of a comprehensive regional General Surgery program while helping shape the future of surgical services across Kansas City and surrounding communities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a developing destination General Surgery program focused on innovation, quality outcomes, physician collaboration, and strategic expansion across multiple campuses. The Medical Director will partner closely with executive and physician leadership in a dyad model to drive clinical excellence, operational performance, and long-term service line development throughout the region.

Role Overview

The Medical Director will:

• Lead the strategic growth and clinical development of General Surgery services across the AdventHealth Mid-America Region, including Shawnee Mission, South Overland Park, Lenexa City Center, and Ottawa.
• Partner with administrative leadership to oversee quality, patient safety, operational performance, physician engagement, and service line expansion.
• Advance a destination General Surgery program emphasizing personalized, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary surgical care.
• Expand the complexity and scope of surgical services, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery initiatives.
• Develop future strategies for trauma program implementation and optimization across regional campuses.
• Standardize clinical protocols, quality metrics, and operational best practices across employed and independent physician groups.
• Strengthen referral relationships and network integrity while enhancing access to surgical care throughout the region.
• Support physician recruitment, mentorship, retention, and leadership development.
• Dedicate approximately 20% of time to leadership responsibilities while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Candidate Profile

Skills & Qualities:

• Collaborative and visionary physician leader
• Proven ability to mentor physicians and foster multidisciplinary teamwork
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
• Experience translating strategy into measurable operational goals
• Knowledge of OR efficiency, quality metrics, accreditation standards, and service line operations
• Ability to lead within a complex, multi-campus healthcare environment

Experience & Credentials:

• Board certified in General Surgery
• Minimum of 10 years' post-training experience
• Demonstrated success developing or leading a recognized General Surgery program
• Ability to obtain Kansas physician licensure
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic surgery preferred
• MBA, MHA, or additional leadership training preferred
• Trauma program development experience and understanding of regulations preferred