Director of Surgical Services – Houston, TX
Vensure Employer Solutions•Houston, TX
22h
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Strong leadership presence, operational acumen, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree a plus
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Build and support a high-performing surgical services team
- Mentor managers, lead performance evaluations, and develop staff
- Strengthen culture through accountability, recognition, and support
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
