Position Summary

A well-established acute care hospital in Houston is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to oversee surgical operations, staffing, and departmental leadership across the OR, Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy, Same Day Surgery, Sterile Processing, and Pre-Admission Testing. This role reports directly to the COO and plays a critical role in promoting patient-centered care, quality, and operational excellence across complex service lines.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesQuality & Compliance:

• Lead initiatives to improve surgical quality outcomes and patient safety
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices
• Optimize workflow and equipment use, adhering to accreditation requirements

Leadership & Operations:

• Oversee daily operations of 8 ORs and surrounding surgical service areas
• Manage 91 FTEs including managers and clinical staff
• Maintain staffing excellence, budget adherence, and productivity
• Foster collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Patient Experience:

• Champion initiatives to elevate patient satisfaction and care coordination
• Monitor throughput, patient flow, and efficiency in surgical areas
• Use feedback mechanisms to guide improvement strategies

Talent Development & Engagement:

• Build and support a high-performing surgical services team
• Mentor managers, lead performance evaluations, and develop staff
• Strengthen culture through accountability, recognition, and support

Strategic Growth & Financial Stewardship:

• Contribute to the development of new surgical services and service lines
• Manage department budgets, supply use, and cost-saving initiatives
• Collaborate with senior leadership on volume growth strategies

Additional Details

• Oversight of at least 8 ORs and multiple perioperative areas
• Oversees: OR, SPD, Endo, Day Surgery, Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PAT
• Direct reports include OR Manager and SPD Manager
• Located in a central Houston medical district; refreshed ORs and waiting areas

Education & Experience

• 1–+ years of recent Director-level experience in Surgical Services (within the last year), or a high-performing manager from a complex, high-volume hospital
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master's Degree a plus
• Strong leadership presence, operational acumen, and communication skills