Demonstrated success in developing or leading a 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 preferred
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic growth and clinical development of General Surgery services across the region
Collaborate with 12-15 physicians, including surgical oncology and colorectal surgery
Oversee quality, patient safety, and operational performance initiatives
Advance evidence-based and multidisciplinary surgical care
Expand surgical services, including minimally invasive and robotic techniques
Develop strategies for trauma program optimization
Standardize clinical protocols and operational best practices
Benefits
Comprehensive services with strong community impact
Access to advanced facilities and resources at AdventHealth Cancer Institute
Support for personal and professional growth in a unique leadership role
Opportunity to influence the future of surgical care
Located in a thriving community with a high quality of life
Full Job Description
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 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
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.
Define the Acute Care Surgery program's scope, governance, physician leadership structure, clinical responsibilities, consultation and admission pathways, handoffs, coverage expectations, and escalation processes.
Evaluate and develop physicians, advances practice providers, nursing, and ancillary staffing models needed to provide reliable Acute Care Surgery coverage, including recruitment, retention, succession, workload, and critical care coverage planning.
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.
Standardize clinical protocols, quality metrics, and operational best practices across employed and independent physician groups.
After Year 3 or when appropriate, present a sequenced regional trauma development roadmap identifying proposed designation levels, capability gaps, workforce and capital needs, dependencies, milestones, and measures of success.
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 op
About AdventHealth University
AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
