Director of Surgical Services

Plantation, FL

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Director of Surgical Services – Plantation, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | No Weekends
Compensation:
Base Salary Range: $107,723 – $161,574
Target Bonus: 17.5% (up to 150% upside)
Relocation Assistance: Available

Overview

A leading acute care hospital in Plantation, Florida is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across a multi-service perioperative platform.

This role oversees a high-volume surgical environment and partners closely with executive leadership and physician stakeholders to drive quality outcomes, operational efficiency, staff engagement, and service line growth.

Responsibilities

Clinical Quality & Operations

Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care across all perioperative services
Lead evidence-based practice initiatives to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
Standardize clinical practice and reduce variation to enhance efficiency, throughput, and cost control
Oversee patient flow, case volume forecasting, block utilization, and perioperative throughput
Direct nursing practice, policies, procedures, and operational standards across surgical services

People Leadership

Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional excellence
Lead recruitment, development, performance management, and retention strategies
Coach and mentor management staff; identify training and succession planning needs
Ensure appropriate staffing models aligned with volume, acuity, and productivity benchmarks

Growth & Strategy

Partner with physicians and administrative leadership to expand existing service lines and develop new programs
Identify opportunities for procedural growth, technology adoption, and operational differentiation
Support market competitiveness through service optimization and physician engagement

Financial Management

Lead annual operating and capital budget planning for surgical services
Monitor financial performance, labor productivity, premium pay utilization, and supply expense
Implement corrective action plans to address budget variances and performance gaps

Scope of Responsibility

Oversight of Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, Sterile Processing, and Pre-Admission Testing
10 Operating Rooms
Surgical specialties include spine, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, vascular, general surgery, robotics, and colorectal
Approximate volume:
- 20–25 OR cases per day
- 10–15 GI cases per day
Direct leadership of 3 managers
Oversight of approximately 80 FTEs
Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum 3 years of Director-level Surgical Services experience in an acute care hospital
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Proven leadership experience across multi-department perioperative services
Strong background in operational leadership, physician collaboration, and financial management

Preferred:

BSN or MSN
Experience in high-acuity or high-volume surgical environments
Prior oversight of multiple surgical specialties and complex service lines

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive executive salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid family leave
Executive-level professional development and leadership resources

Ideal For

Surgical Services Directors seeking a broader operational scope
Leaders with strong physician partnership and service line growth experience
Candidates ready to step into a visible, enterprise-impact leadership role

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