VensureHR
Position Summary
well-established acute care hospital in Houston is seeking a
Director of Surgical Services
to oversee surgical operations, staffing, and departmental leadership across the OR, Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy, Same Day Surgery, Sterile Processing, and Pre-Admission Testing. This role reports directly to the COO and plays a critical role in promoting patient-centered care, quality, and operational excellence across complex service lines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Quality & Compliance: Lead initiatives to improve surgical quality outcomes and patient safety Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices Optimize workflow and equipment use, adhering to accreditation requirements Leadership & Operations:
Oversee daily operations of 8 ORs and surrounding surgical service areas Manage 91 FTEs including managers and clinical staff Maintain staffing excellence, budget adherence, and productivity Foster collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams Patient Experience:
Champion initiatives to elevate patient satisfaction and care coordination Monitor throughput, patient flow, and efficiency in surgical areas Use feedback mechanisms to guide improvement strategies Talent Development & Engagement:
Build and support a high-performing surgical services team Mentor managers, lead performance evaluations, and develop staff Strengthen culture through accountability, recognition, and support Strategic Growth & Financial Stewardship:
Contribute to the development of new surgical services and service lines Manage department budgets, supply use, and cost-saving initiatives Collaborate with senior leadership on volume growth strategies Additional Details
Oversight of at least 8 ORs and multiple perioperative areas Oversees: OR, SPD, Endo, Day Surgery, Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PAT Direct reports include OR Manager and SPD Manager Located in a central Houston medical district; refreshed ORs and waiting areas Education & Experience
1-2+ years of recent Director-level experience in Surgical Services (within the last year), or a high-performing manager from a complex, high-volume hospital Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master's Degree a plus Strong leadership presence, operational acumen, and communication skills
Director of Surgical Services
to oversee surgical operations, staffing, and departmental leadership across the OR, Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy, Same Day Surgery, Sterile Processing, and Pre-Admission Testing. This role reports directly to the COO and plays a critical role in promoting patient-centered care, quality, and operational excellence across complex service lines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Quality & Compliance: Lead initiatives to improve surgical quality outcomes and patient safety Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices Optimize workflow and equipment use, adhering to accreditation requirements Leadership & Operations:
Oversee daily operations of 8 ORs and surrounding surgical service areas Manage 91 FTEs including managers and clinical staff Maintain staffing excellence, budget adherence, and productivity Foster collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams Patient Experience:
Champion initiatives to elevate patient satisfaction and care coordination Monitor throughput, patient flow, and efficiency in surgical areas Use feedback mechanisms to guide improvement strategies Talent Development & Engagement:
Build and support a high-performing surgical services team Mentor managers, lead performance evaluations, and develop staff Strengthen culture through accountability, recognition, and support Strategic Growth & Financial Stewardship:
Contribute to the development of new surgical services and service lines Manage department budgets, supply use, and cost-saving initiatives Collaborate with senior leadership on volume growth strategies Additional Details
Oversight of at least 8 ORs and multiple perioperative areas Oversees: OR, SPD, Endo, Day Surgery, Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PAT Direct reports include OR Manager and SPD Manager Located in a central Houston medical district; refreshed ORs and waiting areas Education & Experience
1-2+ years of recent Director-level experience in Surgical Services (within the last year), or a high-performing manager from a complex, high-volume hospital Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master's Degree a plus Strong leadership presence, operational acumen, and communication skills