Director of Surgical Services - DSSKP

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Surgical Services

Location: Houston, TX

Type: Full-Time

Pay: $116,251 – $164,366 Base Salary + Up to 17.5% Performance Bonus

Shift & Schedule: Days | No Weekends

We are seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-volume surgical department. This leadership role will oversee surgical services operations, quality initiatives, fiscal management, staff development, and growth strategies while supporting excellence in patient care and surgical outcomes.

• Lead and oversee all Surgical Services operations, ensuring efficient patient throughput and exceptional patient care.

• Partner with executive leadership and physicians to support service line growth and new program development.

• Drive operational excellence through volume forecasting, patient flow management, and resource optimization.

• Implement evidence-based practices and maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality patient care standards.

• Monitor labor productivity, staffing plans, scheduling, and workforce utilization.

• Foster employee engagement, professional development, and retention initiatives.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics.

• Lead managers, supervisors, and staff while promoting a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Master's Degree preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Services experience required.

• Minimum 1 year of recent Director-level or strong Surgical Services leadership experience required.

• Strong knowledge of surgical operations, quality management, budgeting, and staff leadership.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Pediatric clinical or leadership experience.

• Experience in Women's Services, Pediatrics, NICU, Labor & Delivery, or Mother-Baby settings.

• Experience managing large surgical departments and multiple operating rooms.

• Experience with robotic surgery programs and service line growth initiatives.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.