Director of Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services – Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | No Weekends
Salary: $116,251 – $164,366 annually (based on experience)
Annual Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5%
Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Overview

A nationally recognized women's and children's specialty hospital in Houston is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to oversee perioperative operations in a highly specialized environment focused on maternal, neonatal, pediatric, and women's health services.

This leadership opportunity oversees a growing surgical division that includes advanced robotics, neonatal surgery, pediatric services, oncology, breast reconstruction, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures, and the development of a pediatric congenital heart surgery program. The Director will play a key role in operational excellence, strategic growth, physician collaboration, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational, clinical, and financial aspects of Surgical Services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Develop and implement evidence-based practices that improve quality outcomes and patient experience.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, productivity metrics, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership to support service line growth and program development.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Oversee patient flow, throughput, and care coordination efforts across surgical services.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective action plans when necessary.
• Support strategic initiatives related to robotics, pediatric services, and expanding cardiovascular surgical programs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Active Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 1 year of recent Surgical Services leadership experience as a Director or strong management-level experience
• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Services clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, staffing, and operational performance

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Pediatric nursing experience (NICU, Mother/Baby, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Surgery)
• Experience within women's health surgical services
• Robotic surgery leadership experience
• Experience supporting program growth and service line expansion

Surgical Services Highlights

• Specialty women's and children's hospital
• 11 Operating Rooms plus a dedicated Pediatric Operating Room
• Level IV Maternal Care Center
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Approximately 500 surgical cases monthly and 6,000 annually
• Advanced robotic surgery program with four robotic platforms
• Surgical specialties include:
  • Gynecology
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Oncology
  • GI Procedures
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Neonatal Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
• New pediatric congenital heart surgery program under development
• Direct oversight of approximately 90 FTEs
• Reports directly to executive hospital leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive-level compensation
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity up to 17.5%
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Paid family leave
• Paid time off program
• Leadership development and continuing education opportunities
• Disability and life insurance coverage

Ideal For

This opportunity is ideal for a Surgical Services Director, Perioperative Director, Operating Room Director, Women's Services Leader, Pediatric Surgical Services Leader, or experienced Surgical Services Manager ready to advance into a senior leadership role within one of the nation's most specialized women's and children's surgical environments.

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