Director of Surgical Services - DSS 1112 IS#02

Director of Surgical Services

Location: Overland Park, KS

Shift: Full-time, day shift

Position Overview

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s surgical services departments. This individual will oversee clinical quality, patient safety, staffing, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and overall departmental operations while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

The Director will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and lead three direct-report managers.

Areas of Responsibility

The Director will oversee:

• Operating Rooms (OR)
• Endoscopy (Endo)
• Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Pre-operative and Post-operative Services

Department Overview

• 15 Operating Rooms across two locations.
• 11 Main ORs, including one Hybrid OR.
• 4 Tower ORs dedicated primarily to orthopedic and some spine procedures.
• Approximately 7,000 surgeries performed in the last 12 months.
• Approximately 5,000 endoscopy procedures annually.
• 115 total departmental headcount.
• 3 direct-report managers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality and Patient Safety

• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based clinical practices.
• Maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor quality improvement initiatives.

2. Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily surgical services operations.
• Ensure effective patient flow, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Drive operational improvements across OR, Endoscopy, SPD, and Pre/Post-op.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership.

3. People and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop three direct-report managers.
• Oversee a department of approximately 115 employees.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and retention.
• Support leadership development and staff performance improvement.

4. Financial Management

• Participate in annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Monitor departmental expenses and labor productivity.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, supplies, and equipment costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvement.

5. Strategic Growth

• Collaborate with hospital administration and physicians.
• Identify opportunities to expand surgical services.
• Support strategic initiatives to improve patient experience and surgical volume.
• Contribute to the hospital’s goal of achieving Level III Trauma designation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Director of Surgical Services experience required.
• Strong leadership experience in surgical services management.
• Experience overseeing OR operations and multidisciplinary surgical departments.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Salary Range:

• Minimum: $132,787
• Midpoint: $165,984
• Maximum: $199,180

Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation:

• Sign-on Bonus: Not available
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% matching on 3%–9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on company stock.
• Paid time off and paid family leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance and student loan support.
• Certification and professional development assistance.
• Fertility, adoption, and family-building benefits.
• Employee wellness and counseling programs.
• Relocation assistance, when applicable.
• Additional financial, lifestyle, and employee assistance benefits.