Executive Medical Director, Heart & Vascular Institute

Advent Health Mid-America Region – Kansas City Area

Advent Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Executive Medical Director (EMD) of the Advent Health Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI). This individual will provide strategic and clinical leadership for cardiovascular services across the Mid-America Region, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and advancing the Institute's mission to deliver world-class heart and vascular care.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine within a dynamic and rapidly growing regional health system, developing destination programs in structural heart, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, and advanced heart failure—while maintaining a personal connection to clinical practice.

The Executive Medical Director will:

• Lead the strategic direction, growth, and performance of cardiovascular services across the Mid-America Region—including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, vascular surgery, electrophysiology, imaging, and preventive cardiology.
• Partner in a dyad model to ensure excellence in clinical outcomes, physician engagement, operational performance, and financial stewardship.
• Foster alignment among cardiovascular physicians across multiple campuses (Shawnee Mission, South Overland Park, Lenexa City Center, Ottawa) to build a unified, integrated service line.
• Advance research, innovation, and education by expanding clinical trials, developing academic and industry partnerships, and strengthening national reputation.
• Promote an exceptional patient experience, uphold Advent Health's mission and values, and lead initiatives in quality, accreditation, and process improvement.
• Dedicate approximately 50% of time to leadership and administrative responsibilities while maintaining active clinical practice in a specialty area.

Skills & Qualities

• Charismatic, credible, and collaborative physician leader who can build trust
• Proven ability to mentor teams and foster multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills
• Deep understanding of cardiovascular program operations, finance, and accreditation standards (ACC, STS, IAC, VQI)
• Visionary mindset with the ability to translate strategy into measurable goals

• Ten or more years of cardiovascular clinical practice (cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, or vascular surgery)
• Demonstrated success leading or developing a nationally recognized cardiovascular program
• Board certified in area(s) of specialty
• Eligible for Kansas physician medical licensure
• Experience in research, medical education, and professional society engagement (ACC, STS, SVS, HRS)
• Preferred: M.B.A., M.H.A., or equivalent graduate degree

• Grow & Lead:
  Shape a comprehensive, regional Heart & Vascular Institute with robust clinical programs and an expanding footprint across the Mid-America Region.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work alongside a talented dyad leadership team and a network of highly engaged cardiologists, surgeons, and advanced practitioners.
• Innovation & Research:
  Advance cardiovascular science through clinical trials, academic partnerships, and participation in national quality registries.
• Comprehensive Support:
  Access to specialized care teams, nurse navigators, advanced technology, and systemwide resources that support exceptional outcomes.
• Competitive Package:
  Outstanding compensation, sign-on bonus, relocation allowance, CME funding, retirement plans, and full benefits.

Advent Health Kansas City is the fastest-growing region of Advent Health, a faith-based health system with 53 hospitals nationwide. Our flagship campus, Advent Health Shawnee Mission, is a 504-bed regional leader in women's, family, and cardiovascular care. With four hospitals, a network of outpatient clinics, and new facilities opening in 2025, Advent Health continues to expand its mission of whole-person care across Kansas and Missouri.

The Advent Health Heart & Vascular Institute provides comprehensive cardiovascular services—from prevention and diagnostics to…