Regional Director Operations Surgical Services

Intermountain Health

8d • $68 - $106 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Director of Operations for Surgical Services provides strategic direction and operational oversight for Surgical Services departments across multiple designated facilities. This includes fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, policy implementation, professional development, patient safety, and quality standards. The role collaborates with enterprise, regional, and local leaders to develop, oversee, coordinate, and evaluate all aspects of patient care within Surgical Services. The Director will partner with nursing, clinical programs, service lines, and other disciplines to advance Surgical Services initiatives and strategic projects. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Surgical Services and supports the Canyons North geography. The role is preferably based within Intermountain market areas (Utah, ID, NV, MT, or CO) to strengthen collaboration and alignment with enterprise initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Master’s degree in a clinical or business field from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
• Demonstrated excellent understanding of surgical services-related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring skills related to balancing clinical, regulatory, financial goals and outcomes and collaborating with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing others and serving as a mentor and role model.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed across assigned Surgical Services areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a leader of leaders within the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of operations, huddles, and services across multiple designated facilities as assigned.
• Performs regular rounding and is frequently on site at different surgical services locations on a rotational basis.
• Responsible for enterprise safety processes and implementation of quality measures, improvements, and accreditations at designated sites.
• Assists site directors and/or managers to manage efficient workflows, facility budgets, capital equipment purchases, and labor costs, setting and meeting targets.
• Helps with plans and implementation of effective staffing models.
• Responsible for optimizing the value in surgical care delivery for their sites by demonstrating good stewardship of Intermountain resources used in surgical and procedural care.
• Ensures compliance with supply chain contracts and supports new product and product deviation requests through the value analysis team processes.
• Assists with planning and implementing key strategies for surgical services, key process indicators, and growth goals, engaging stakeholders, leaders, providers, and caregivers to drive successful outcomes.
• Responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives and partnering with nursing, clinical programs, and service lines.
• Lends support in physician recruitment and creates an environment of high engagement.
• Works locally with physicians to move the organization forward strategically and operationally.
• Coaches and mentors directors and managers to perform management and administrative duties to create a positive work environment that fosters a highly engaged workforce.
• Develops and supports the use of practice councils and professional development within surgical services in line with enterprise programs.
• Supports all activities for compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory bodies including The Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, and DOPL.

Benefits

• Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness (mind, body, and spirit).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director