Interim Director OR

Job Title: Operating Room Director


Location: St. Paul, MN (Onsite)


Duration: 9-12 Months Contract


Job Summary:


We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Operating Room (OR) Services to lead a high-impact operational improvement initiative within a healthcare environment. This role is responsible for assessing, stabilizing, and optimizing perioperative operations while driving performance improvement, accountability, and cultural transformation across the OR department.


Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and improve OR operations, including throughput, scheduling, staffing models, case flow, and block utilization
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvement initiatives
• Improve efficiency, resource utilization, and overall operational performance
• Evaluate team dynamics, culture, engagement, and accountability across surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and OR leadership
• Coach leaders and staff to strengthen performance expectations and professional standards
• Support performance management initiatives and address operational or behavioral concerns
• Establish standardized workflows, operational processes, and leadership expectations
• Partner with executive leadership, HR, and clinical teams to drive sustainable improvements
• Develop recommendations for future organizational structure, staffing models, and governance processes
• Create a transition plan to ensure long-term success after the engagement ends


Required Qualifications:
• Proven experience as an Operating Room Director, Perioperative Director, or similar leadership role
• Strong background in perioperative services and healthcare operations
• Experience leading operational turnaround, performance improvement, and cultural transformation initiatives
• Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience partnering with physicians, surgeons, anesthesia teams, and executive leadership
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and implement process improvements
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills


Preferred Qualifications:
• RN, CRNA, or other clinical healthcare background
• Minimum 5 years of relevant clinical experience
• Experience in pediatric healthcare environments
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities


Key Focus Areas:
• OR Throughput & Efficiency
• Block Utilization & Governance
• Staffing Optimization
• Performance Management
• Leadership Development
• Culture Transformation
• Operational Excellence
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning


Target Titles:
• Director of Operating Room Services
• Perioperative Director
• Surgical Services Director
• Director of Perioperative Services
• Interim OR Director
• Director of Surgical Operations
• Operating Room Manager
• Perioperative Operations Leader


This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a proven healthcare operations leader who can quickly assess challenges, drive measurable improvements, and create a sustainable roadmap for long-term success.