Overview
AdventHealth Medical Group
General Surgeon
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission – Kansas City Metro
As AdventHealth Shawnee Mission continues to expand access to high-quality surgical care across the Kansas City region, we are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Surgeon to join our well-established and growing surgical team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice the full spectrum of general surgery within a nationally recognized health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, and whole-person care.
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission strives to be a regional leader in the advancement and application of surgical technology, including surgical robotics and minimally invasive surgery. The Shull Center for Surgical Robotics is home of the Kansas City area's first da Vinci Surgical System. Our surgical services include inpatient and outpatient services and features dedicated surgical suites.
The incoming surgeon will benefit from a strong referral network, advanced surgical technology, collaborative multidisciplinary support, and the ability to build a thriving practice while serving a diverse and growing community. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is consistently recognized for exceptional patient outcomes and is committed to providing compassionate, faith-based care that extends healing beyond the operating room.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Strong and stable referral base throughout the Kansas City region
- Advanced Surgical Technology
- Dedicated APP support through a team-based care model
- Consultative practice focused on full spectrum general surgery, including surgical robotics and minimally invasive surgery.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package with guaranteed base salary
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Retirement benefits including 403(b) matching and 457(b) deferred compensation plans
- Generous PTO and CME allowance
Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Active Kansas Physician Licensure (or ability to obtain one)
- Experience with minimally invasive and robotic surgery preferred
- General Surgery preferred but open to other GS subspecialties
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
- Commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, located in Merriam, Kansas, is a 504-bed acute care hospital serving the Kansas City metro area, particularly Johnson County. Formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, it joined the AdventHealth network in 2002, guided by a mission to provide faith-based, whole-person care that nurtures physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Established in 1962, the hospital has deep roots in the community, originating from a collaboration between local leaders, the Johnson County Medical Society, and the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church to meet the area’s growing healthcare needs.
The hospital offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiology, neurology, maternity, bariatric surgery, and behavioral health, supported by over 700 physicians across 50 specialties and more than 3,300 employees. Its state-of-the-art AdventHealth Cancer Institute, accredited by the Commission on Cancer, provides advanced treatments like MRI-guided radiation therapy, doubling patient capacity with a new $76.5 million facility opened in 2024. The B.E. Smith Family Center supports children with developmental disabilities, and the Birth Center is renowned for delivering more babies annually than any other Kansas City hospital.
Community Description
Located in suburban Kansas City, Shawnee Mission is one of the country's wealthiest communities with beautiful established neighborhoods, upscale shopping centers, and nationally top-ranked public-school systems. It sits in the heart of Johnson County, which offers an extensive park and trail system that includes 24 trails extending over 98 miles. The Kansas City area is home to great professional and college sports teams and is the host of the FIFA World Cup in 2026. There is an incredible entertainment scene featuring the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, the Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery, and the T-Mobile Center. We are known for our World Class BBQ but also have culturally diverse high end dining options. With all the offerings of a big city, Kansas City has a small town feeling that our providers affectionately referred to as a hidden gem.