Director of Surgical Services - Full Time - DOSSJM

Director of Surgical ServicesLocation: San Antonio, TX Schedule: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends Position Type: Permanent Compensation: Salary Range: $97,052 - $145,000 (based on years of experience) Incentive Bonus: 17.5% Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis Comprehensive benefits package Position Summary The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all surgical and perioperative departments. This leader is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of daily operations, staffing, fiscal management, and long-term strategic planning. The Director reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and oversees approximately 50-60 FTEs. This role currently does not have a Surgical Services Manager, requiring a hands-on, visible leader with strong operational expertise. Responsibilities Quality & Clinical Excellence Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards. Standardize clinical practice to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Oversee equipment maintenance and adherence to surgical best practices. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient care delivery. Service & Patient Experience Drive initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and surgical experience. Utilize performance feedback to improve service excellence. Lead strategies focused on delivering exceptional, compassionate care. People & Leadership Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork. Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing surgical staff. Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management. Ensure staffing models align with surgical volume and acuity. Growth & Strategic Development Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership to expand surgical service lines. Identify opportunities to grow robotics and specialty procedures. Support long-term strategic planning and service differentiation initiatives. Financial & Operational Management Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting for surgical services. Monitor labor productivity, premium pay utilization, and supply costs. Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality standards. Department Overview 5 Operating Rooms ~4,000 surgical cases annually Services include: General Surgery Orthopedics Urology ENT Gynecology Ophthalmology Breast Surgery Robotics 50-60 FTEs Reports directly to COO Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Master's Degree preferred Licensure Active RN License (Texas or Compact State) Experience Minimum 3+ years of applicable leadership experience in Surgical Services required Prior Director or Surgical Services Manager experience strongly preferred Ambulatory Surgery Center leadership experience will be considered Demonstrated operational, financial, and quality improvement success For more details reach at About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Created: 2026-03-04