Director Of Surgical Services

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Director of Surgical Services

Location: Kansas City, MO

Facility Size: 590 beds

Shift: Full-Time, Days

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $115,000 – $172,000 (based on experience)
• Performance Bonus: Up to 17.5% annually (150% upside potential)
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation: Case by case

Position Overview:

A major regional medical center is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to lead perioperative operations across 18 operating rooms. This individual will oversee surgical services including cardiac, neurosurgery, orthopedics, trauma, burn, vascular, general surgery, and transplant (excluding heart & liver). The facility is a designated Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with monthly surgical volumes averaging 400–600 cases.

Leadership Structure:

• Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer
• Oversees 3 direct reports (OR Manager, SPD Manager, Pre-Op/PACU Manager)
• Approx. 90–100 total FTEs , including CNCs

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of all surgical services departments
• Drive quality care, compliance, and adherence to evidence-based practices
• Ensure efficient patient flow, case scheduling, and OR utilization
• Develop and manage department budgets, labor productivity, and capital planning
• Partner with anesthesia leadership and medical staff on service line development and growth
• Champion employee engagement, development, and retention
• Foster a culture focused on patient safety, satisfaction, and team collaboration

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Director-level experience in surgical services
• Will consider strong managers from large facilities with significant leadership scope
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• BSN or Master’s Degree preferred

Surgical Services Snapshot:

• 18 ORs (running 11–12 currently)
• Volume: 400–600 surgeries/month
• Service lines: Cardiac, Neuro, Trauma, Ortho, General, Vascular, Burn, Kidney & Pancreas Transplants
• Recently transitioned to a new anesthesia provider

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Telemedicine and medical transportation coverage
• 401(k) with employer match (up to 9%)
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Paid family leave, PTO, and short/long-term disability
• Fertility, adoption, and family planning support
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive mental health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts, legal services, pet insurance, and more

This is a key strategic leadership role ideal for a driven perioperative leader ready to lead at a high-volume, complex tertiary care center. Competitive salary and bonus opportunities are available.

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