Position Summary

A major regional medical center is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to lead perioperative operations across 18 operating rooms. This individual will oversee surgical services including cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics, trauma, burn, vascular, general surgery, and transplant (excluding heart & liver). The facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with monthly surgical volumes averaging 400–600 cases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer
• Oversees 3 direct reports (OR Manager, SPD Manager, Pre-Op/PACU Manager)
• Approx. 90–100 total FTEs, including CNCs
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of all surgical services departments
• Drive quality care, compliance, and adherence to evidence-based practices
• Ensure efficient patient flow, case scheduling, and OR utilization
• Develop and manage department budgets, labor productivity, and capital planning
• Partner with anesthesia leadership and medical staff on service line development and growth
• Champion employee engagement, development, and retention
• Foster a culture focused on patient safety, satisfaction, and team collaboration

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of Director-level experience in surgical services
• Will consider strong managers from large facilities with significant leadership scope
• Bachelor's Degree required
• BSN or Master's Degree preferred