Director of Surgical Services - 1113 IS #3

Title: Director of Surgical Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent [BENEFITS OFFERED WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW]
Location: San Jose, CA

Salary Range: $184,683 – $276,848 annually (based on experience)

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Surgical Services to oversee the daily operations of the Operating Room (OR) department at a leading hospital in San Jose, California.

The Director will ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while providing strategic and operational leadership for the Operating Room. This role oversees staffing, clinical quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, operational efficiency, and employee engagement.

The Director will work closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to drive clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience, and support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

• Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Implement evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and healthcare standards.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance and operational readiness.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and efficient patient flow.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily Operating Room operations, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Improve OR utilization, surgical throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on surgical volume and patient acuity.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and hospital leadership to optimize surgical services.

People & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor the OR Manager and department staff.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, performance management, and staff development.
• Identify training needs and support professional growth.
• Ensure the right clinical talent is available to meet departmental needs.

Financial & Budget Management

• Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Monitor departmental operating expenses, staffing costs, and productivity.
• Manage labor utilization, scheduling, overtime, and premium pay.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising patient care.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective action plans when necessary.

Strategic Growth & Patient Experience

• Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to enhance surgical programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction and service delivery.
• Support the expansion of surgical services and technology adoption.
• Drive initiatives that improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, and operational performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of applicable Surgical Services experience.
• At least 1 year of recent leadership experience in Surgical Services.
• Director-level experience preferred; strong Operating Room Manager experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing Operating Room operations, staffing, and clinical teams.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, quality standards, and patient safety practices.
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and productivity monitoring.

Key Surgical Service Lines:
General Surgery, Spine Surgery, Orthopedics, Open Heart Surgery, Neurosurgery