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Director of Surgical Services
Plantation, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days | Weekdays Only | No Weekends
Compensation:
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$107,723 – $161,574 annually (based on experience)
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Annual Incentive Bonus: Target 17.5% (up to 150% upside)
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Relocation Assistance: Available
Job Description
Overview
A high-volume acute care hospital in South Florida is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across a comprehensive perioperative platform. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role oversees multiple surgical departments and a large multidisciplinary team supporting complex, high-acuity surgical services.
This opportunity is ideal for a proven Surgical Services Director with deep acute care experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Clinical Quality & Operations
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Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care through evidence-based practice
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Direct all surgical services operations, including OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, SPD, and PAT Clinic
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Standardize workflows to reduce variation, improve efficiency, and control costs
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Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards
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Optimize patient throughput, scheduling efficiency, and perioperative flow
People Leadership
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Provide leadership oversight for approximately 80 FTEs, including 3 direct-report managers
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Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional development
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Lead recruitment, retention, coaching, and succession planning initiatives
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Ensure appropriate staffing models and clinical competencies
Growth & Strategy
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Partner with physicians and executive leadership to expand surgical programs and service lines
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Identify opportunities for new technologies, procedural growth, and market differentiation
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Support surgical volume growth while maintaining quality and patient safety standards
Financial Management
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Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and expense management for all perioperative services
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Manage labor productivity, premium pay utilization, and staffing efficiency
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Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities without compromising care quality
Qualifications
Required:
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Minimum 3 years of Director-level Surgical Services experience in an acute care hospital
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Strong operational leadership background across perioperative services
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Demonstrated success managing large teams and complex surgical programs
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or related healthcare field)
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Master’s degree
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Experience in high-volume surgical environments with advanced specialty services
Additional Information
Program Highlights
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10 Operating Rooms
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Approximately 20–25 OR cases/day and 10–15 GI cases/day
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Surgical specialties include Spine, Neuro, Open Heart, Vascular, General Surgery, Robotics, and Colorectal
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Direct report to the Chief Operating Officer
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Broad operational scope with full perioperative oversight
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive executive salary with significant incentive opportunity
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Relocation assistance available
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Paid time off and paid family leave
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Leadership development and advancement opportunities
Ideal For
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Surgical Services Directors seeking large-scale operational oversight
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Leaders experienced in high-acuity, high-volume perioperative environments
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Executives motivated by growth, complexity, and measurable performance outcomes
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Candidates seeking weekday-only leadership schedules in South Florida
Keywords
Director of Surgical Services, Surgical Services Director, Perioperative Director, OR Director, Operating Room Leadership, Acute Care Surgery Leadership
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