Surgery - General Physician

Medical Director, General Surgery

AdventHealth Mid-America Region Kansas City Area

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.
• Work with both employed and independent physician groups that total 12-15 physicians including general surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal and bariatric surgery.
• 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
• General Surgery preferred but open to other GS subspecialties

Why Join AdventHealth?

• Lead & Build: Help shape a growing regional General Surgery platform with significant organizational investment and executive support.
• Collaborative Environment: Partner with engaged physicians, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary care teams committed to innovation and excellence.
• Regional Growth: Join the fastest-growing region within AdventHealth, with continued expansion of hospitals, ambulatory sites, and specialty services.
• Robust Resources: Access advanced surgical technology, operational infrastructure, and a strong physician network across the region.
• Competitive Package: Exceptional compensation, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME allowance, retirement plans, and comprehensive benefits.

About AdventHealth Kansas City

AdventHealth Kansas City is the fastest-growing region of AdventHealth, a national, faith-based health system with 53 hospitals nationwide. Our flagship campus, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, is a 504-bed regional leader known for clinical excellence and innovation.

With four hospitals, expanding outpatient clinics, and continued regional growth, AdventHealth Kansas City is committed to delivering whole-person care to communities across Kansas and Missouri. The Mid-America Region continues to invest heavily in specialty services, surgical innovation, physician leadership, and network expansion to meet the evolving needs of patients throughout the region.

Life in Kansas City

Nestled within the vibrant Kansas City metropolitan area, the Shawnee Mission region-encompassing Overland Park, Leawood, and Lenexa-offers an unmatched combination of livability, opportunity, and community character. Together, these cities represent the very best of Johnson County: nationally recognized schools, flourishing businesses, walkable town centers, and a shared commitment to quality of life. They have frequently listed among Top 100 Best Places to Live , Best Cities for Families , and Best Cities for Jobs

From the modern mixed-use vibrancy of Lenexa City Center, to the green parks and economic energy of Overland Park, the civic distinction of Leawood, and the educational and cultural strength of Shawnee Mission, this region offers something rare: a blend of innovation, stability, and community pride.

Residents enjoy award-winning schools, safe neighborhoods, robust local economies, and spaces designed to bring people together. It s not just a place to live-it s a place to belong, grow, and thrive.