Director of Surgical Services

Job Description

Job Description

A 420+ bed women’s and children’s hospital in Houston is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to lead a high-volume perioperative program within a nationally recognized maternal and pediatric care environment. The facility includes a Level IV NICU, the highest level of neonatal care, and delivers more than 800 babies each month, making it one of the busiest obstetric hospitals in Texas.

Position Overview

This leadership role carries full responsibility for the clinical, operational, and financial performance of the surgical services department. The Director oversees daily operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives consistent delivery of safe, high-quality surgical care across the service line.

A strong focus of this position is improving efficiency and patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, thoughtful resource management, and strong coordination across clinical teams. This role also partners closely with physicians and administrative leadership to support service line development and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operations of the surgical services department, including staffing, budgeting, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and hospital policies
• Support development and implementation of evidence-based clinical practices
• Monitor and improve patient flow, throughput, and volume forecasting
• Manage staffing models, scheduling, and productivity across surgical services
• Oversee supply and equipment utilization to support cost-effective operations
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to evaluate and grow surgical service lines
• Lead recruitment, retention, and development of surgical services staff and leaders
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to support safe, patient-centered care
• Identify opportunities to improve quality outcomes, efficiency, and operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of surgical services experience required
• At least 1 year of recent leadership experience in surgical services as a Director or strong Manager-level experience required
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred (including NICU, L&D, Mother-Baby, or pediatric surgical services exposure)
• Demonstrated ability to lead in high-volume, complex surgical environments required

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Employee wellness and support programs
• Continuing education and leadership development opportunities
• Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis
• Performance-based incentive opportunity up to 17.5%
• Opportunity to lead surgical services within a high-volume women’s and children’s hospital with one of the busiest maternity programs in Texas