We Would Love to Welcome You into the AdventHealth Family!

Location: Kansas City, KS - Specialty: Surgery, General

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.
• 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

Location: Kansas City, KS - Specialty: Surgery, Neurosurgical

Job Summary:

AdventHealth is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Endovascular Neurosurgeon to join our expanding Neurosciences program. Located in Johnson County, KS, a rapidly growing market with four regional hospitals, AdventHealth Kansas City is a premier healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and making significant investments in the future. Our comprehensive Neurosciences program is comprised of experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated support staff. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare. The ideal candidate will bring robust neurosurgery expertise as well as an endovascular skillset for the treatment of complex neurovascular conditions such as stroke, aneurysms, AVMs, and other cerebrovascular disorders. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team with access to state-of-the-art technology in a tertiary care and comprehensive stroke center environment.

Practice Setting

• Our five-year-old office is located on the Shawnee Mission hospital campus with convenient access to I-35. Our building houses 30 primary care providers, and 21 specialists including 7 neurologists and 4 other neurosurgeons.
• Clinic staffing includes a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA), Registered Nurse (RN), and APP to support your practice and ensure efficient patient care.
• The AdventHealth Shawnee Mission hospital is supported by four Neurosurgeons and six specialized Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring ample collaborative opportunities and a well-rounded team environment.
• Inpatient Neuro-Hospitalist coverage is available onsite 24/7, providing continuous care and expertise for our patients.

Schedule:

• Allocated block time for surgical procedures and clinic hours, allowing for a balanced and structured workflow.
• Call expectations are 1 in 2 for Endovascular Stroke Intervention and 1 in 4 for Neurosurgery, with additional compensation for extra call duties.
• Thirty days of annual leave are provided, in addition to six recognized holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurosurgery.
• Completed fellowship training in Endovascular Neurosurgery
• Eligible for Kansas medical licensure.
• Proficiency in performing neuro-interventional and general neurosurgery procedures.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered, whole-person care.

Location: Kansas City, KS - Specialty: Surgery, Neurosurgical

AHMG Neurosurgeon at Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth Kansas City

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is currently seeking a highly qualified, Board Certified Neurosurgeon to join our expanding Neurosciences program. Located in Johnson County, KS, a rapidly growing market with four regional hospitals, AdventHealth Kansas City is a premier healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and making significant investments in the future. Our comprehensive Neurosciences program is comprised of experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated support staff. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Practice Setting

• Our five-year-old office is located on the Shawnee Mission hospital campus with convenient access to I-35. Our building houses 30 primary care providers, and 21 specialists including 7 neurologists, 5 neurosurgeons and 7 APPs.
• Clinic staffing includes a dedicated Medical Assistant (MA), Registered Nurse (RN), and APP to support your practice and ensure efficient patient care.
• AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is a 505-bed hospital with the support of four Neurosurgeons and five specialized Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring ample collaborative opportunities and a well-rounded team environment.
• Inpatient Neuro-Hospitalist coverage is available onsite 24/7, providing continuous care and expertise for our patients.

Schedule

• Allocated block time for surgical procedures and clinic hours, allowing for a balanced and structured workflow.
• Call expectations are 1 in 5, with additional compensation for extra call duties. There is no trauma and call volumes are generally 3 consults per day, 2-3 surgeries per week.
• Thirty days of annual leave are provided, in addition to six recognized holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information Our state-of-the-art facilities include a recently added Cancer Institute, MRI-guided radiosurgery, Globus robot, multiple intraoperative CT scanners, multiple intraoperative microscopes, and an exoscope. These advanced resources will support your practice and enhance patient outcomes.

Future Neuroscience Institute AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, located in Johnson County, KS, will be the future home of our Neuroscience Institute, further solidifying our commitment to advancing neurological care. This institute will provide cutting-edge treatments and foster innovation in the field of neuroscience, positioning us as a leader in the region and beyond.

Professional Development

• Access to cutting-edge technology and advanced neurosurgical procedures, ensuring you remain at the forefront of the field.