Director of Surgical Services

Kansas City, MO

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Director of Surgical Services

Location: Kansas City, MO
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
Salary Range: $114,857 – $172,328 (based on years of experience)
Annual Bonus: Up to 17.5% (Performance-based; 150% upside potential)
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for surgical services, including oversight of the OR, SPD, Pre-op, and PACU
Direct patient care delivery, clinical practice standards, and quality improvement initiatives across 18 operating rooms
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
Collaborate with physicians and senior leadership to expand and improve service lines such as trauma, neuro, cardiac, burn, ortho trauma, vascular, and transplant
Oversee department budgets, productivity metrics, staffing plans, and operational costs
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and patient-centered care
Mentor and manage a team of three managers and up to 100 FTEs

Requirements:

Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Director of Surgical Services in an acute care setting
- Will consider experienced Manager of Surgical Services candidates from large facilities with complex service lines
Bachelor’s degree required; BSN preferred
Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field preferred

Facility Overview:

590-bed acute care hospital with Level I Trauma designation
Service lines include: trauma, burn, neurosurgery, cardiac (excluding heart/liver transplant), ortho trauma, vascular, and kidney/pancreas transplants
18 ORs (running 11–12 currently due to new anesthesia group transition)
Monthly surgical volumes between 400–600 cases

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage
Free telemedicine and AirMed transport services
401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount)
Education assistance, student loan support, and certification aid
Paid time off, family leave, and short/long-term disability coverage
Fertility and adoption assistance via Progyny
Financial wellness and identity theft protection
Pet insurance, legal support, relocation services, and more
Free employee-only medical coverage available based on income

Note: Benefit eligibility may vary by employment status and location.

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