Director Of Surgical Services

Position Title: Director of Surgical Services

Location: Central Houston, TX

Shift: Full-Time, Days

Overview:

A highly regarded acute care hospital in the heart of Houston is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead and optimize a busy and complex surgical department. This opportunity is ideal for a forward-thinking clinical leader with a proven track record of operational excellence, staff development, and high-impact surgical oversight.

As the Director, you’ll be responsible for strategic, operational, clinical, and financial leadership across perioperative services—including a minimum of 8 operating rooms and multiple complex service lines.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide vision, direction, and leadership to surgical services staff
• Drive alignment of departmental goals with organizational objectives
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration

Clinical & Quality Oversight

• Promote clinical excellence through adherence to evidence-based standards
• Ensure regulatory compliance, staff competency, and accreditation readiness
• Optimize OR throughput, scheduling, and resource utilization

Staff Development

• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing surgical teams
• Lead training, coaching, and succession planning initiatives
• Cultivate a supportive and engaged workplace culture

Patient Experience

• Implement innovative strategies to elevate the surgical patient journey
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve patient satisfaction
• Monitor and respond to feedback to ensure service excellence

Financial & Operational Management

• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and cost containment efforts
• Monitor productivity, labor management, and performance indicators
• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce variance

📌 Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent Director-level experience in Surgical Services within an acute care setting
• Oversight of at least 8 operating rooms and multiple high-complexity surgical service lines
• Bachelor’s degree required (BSN preferred)
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

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