Director of Surgical Services Dickson, TN (Full Time, Direct Hire)

Job Title: Director of Surgical Services

Location: Dickson TN
Salary Range: $98000 $157000 annually (based on experience)

Position Overview

The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care across all surgical service lines. This role is responsible for overseeing department operations staffing financial performance and clinical excellence while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Quality & Compliance

• Lead the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory accreditation and legal standards
• Develop implement and enforce policies procedures and clinical care standards
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee proper maintenance and regulatory compliance of surgical equipment

Operations & Patient Care Delivery

• Direct daily operations across Surgical Services including OR PACU Endoscopy PAT and Same Day Surgery
• Optimize patient throughput through efficient scheduling forecasting and care coordination
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity and volume
• Promote strong interdisciplinary collaboration across departments

Patient Experience

• Lead initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and overall experience
• Leverage patient feedback and benchmarking data to identify improvement opportunities
• Implement strategies to ensure consistent high-quality patient interactions

Leadership & People Management

• Build and sustain a high-performing engaged team culture
• Provide coaching mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Lead recruitment retention and workforce planning initiatives
• Ensure alignment with organizational mission vision and values

Growth & Strategic Development

• Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership to expand surgical services
• Identify opportunities for new programs technologies and service lines
• Support initiatives to increase surgical volume and market competitiveness

Financial Oversight

• Lead budget planning including revenue forecasting staffing and capital expenditures
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed
• Manage labor productivity scheduling efficiency and cost control measures
• Identify and execute cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality care

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (required)
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (required)
• Masters Degree (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a leadership role (Director or Manager) within Surgical Services in an acute care setting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in acute care surgical services

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