Director, Outpatient Surgical Services
About The Position
The Director of Outpatient Surgical Services is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing outpatient surgical and specialty services—including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Wound Care, Urology, Podiatry, Rheumatology, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, ENT/Hearing—across multiple sites. This role aligns day-to-day operations with long-term organizational goals to drive business growth, operational excellence, and high-quality, patient-centered care within a value-based care framework. The Director collaborates closely with providers, administrative leaders, key stakeholders and community partners to optimize patient access, improve clinical outcomes, and expand surgical service lines. They lead the development and execution of strategic growth initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. This position is integral to ensuring seamless coordination across the care continuum. The Director champions evidence-based practices, operational innovation, and financial stewardship. They are accountable for enhancing service line performance, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration, and supporting team development to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required. In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 or more years of relevant work experience is required.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience with a bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience without a degree, including substantial experience in ambulatory care operations.
- Experience overseeing operations and strategic growth of orthopedics, general surgery or related specialty services.
- Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, CDPH, Joint-Center of Excellence)
- Proven experience leading multi-site and multispecialty outpatient services including surgical and procedural specialties.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, program development, and leading large-scale growth initiatives within healthcare.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare trends, clinical best practices, and healthcare finance.
- Experience with regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety standards in outpatient medical and surgical services.
- Strong understanding of value-based care strategies, including care coordination, prevention, and community health integration.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to develop and implement comprehensive growth plans and long-term strategies that align with organizational goals and drive service line growth.
- Proven ability to foster effective partnerships with providers, administrators, and key stakeholders to drive performance and innovation.
- Skilled in interpreting operational, financial, and clinical data to make informed, strategic decisions.
- Deep understanding of ambulatory operations, patient access systems, and care flow optimization.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel (data analysis and reporting), Word (documentation), and SharePoint (collaboration).
- Familiarity with EHR systems, Epic preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field, strongly preferred.
- Professional certification in healthcare leadership or quality improvement, preferred. (e.g., FACHE, CPHQ, CMPE)
- Knowledge of specialty specific payer contracting, bundled payments, and procedural reimbursement models, preferred.
- Familiarity with risk management, patient safety protocols, and accreditation readiness processes.
- Experience leading change management initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
