Overview
Medical Director, Women’s Services
AdventHealth Mid-America Region – Kansas City Area
AdventHealth is seeking an experienced and visionary physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Women’s Services for the Mid-America Region. This individual will lead the strategic development and clinical integration of a comprehensive women’s health program, advancing AdventHealth’s vision to become the destination for women’s care across the region.
This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a fully integrated continuum of women’s services—expanding access, enhancing quality, and elevating the patient experience for women and families. The Medical Director will play a pivotal role in strengthening system alignment, developing centers of excellence, and building a differentiated women’s health brand. ________________________________________
Role Overview
The Medical Director will:
Lead the strategic growth and performance of women’s services across the Mid-America Region, including multiple hospitals and ambulatory sites.
Partner in a dyad leadership model with the administrative service line leader to drive clinical quality, patient safety, physician engagement, and operational excellence.
Develop and implement a destination women’s health program, including clinical integration, care standardization, and accreditation readiness.
Strengthen referral networks and expand access to care, particularly in underserved and maternal desert communities.
Oversee evidence-based protocols and initiatives that improve outcomes and elevate the patient experience across the continuum of care.
Foster physician alignment and multidisciplinary collaboration across all sites within the region.
Dedicate approximately 20% of time to leadership responsibilities while maintaining an active clinical practice. ________________________________________
Candidate Profile
Skills & Qualities:
Visionary, collaborative, and mission-driven physician leader
Proven ability to mentor teams and foster multidisciplinary collaboration
Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
Ability to translate strategy into measurable goals and operational plans
Experience developing integrated clinical programs and networks
Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards
Demonstrated success in improving clinical outcomes and patient experience
Experience & Credentials:
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board certified in a women’s health specialty
Demonstrated leadership experience in women’s services or related clinical programs
Proven track record advancing clinical excellence and program growth
Already existing or ability to obtain Kansas physician licensure
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.