Assistant Director Perioperative Operations

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking an Assistant Director of Perioperative Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for integrated perioperative services across the enterprise-wide Operating Rooms and Endoscopy suites, drive growth, optimize room utilization, and lead the successful operational migration of appropriate surgical volume to ambulatory sites.

This leadership role partners with Surgical and Anesthesia leadership to advance the surgical network, focus on resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• 3+ years of Perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Main OR, on-campus ASC, and Commack ASC operations and scheduling.
• Supervise Endoscopy suites and Direct Book program to improve volume.
• Drive throughput with on-time starts and optimized room utilization.
• Lead planning for new procedural suites and project management.
• Improve financial performance through cost management and coordination.
• Engage physicians in block utilization and ASC growth.
• Standardize workflows across pre-op, intra-op, PACU, and discharge.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and regulations.
• Develop workforce, staffing models, and leadership engagement.
• Monitor metrics and build dashboards for operations management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Cross-site coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Director Perioperative Operations (2602439)

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Perioperative Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for integrated perioperative services across Stony Brook’s enterprise-wide Operating Rooms and Endoscopy suites. This role is accountable for driving growth across services, optimizing surgical/procedural room utilization across sites, and leading the successful operational migration of appropriate surgical volume from inpatient and hospital-based outpatient settings to all ambulatory sites.

This position plays a critical leadership role to advance and expand Stony Brook’s surgical network with a focus on appropriate resource utilization, highest quality care, and patient experience. This leadership role partners with Surgical and Anesthesia leadership to facilitate transitions, track progress, and lead expansion projects.

Duties

• Operational oversight of Main OR, on-campus ASC and Commack ASC, ensuring optimal case allocation, staffing, and scheduling.
• Operational oversight of all hospital-based Endoscopy suites including oversight of Direct Book program to improve outcomes and increase volume.
• Drive throughput excellence including on-time starts, turnover times, and room utilization. Oversight of centralized Perioperative Scheduling Department.
• Lead efforts to operationalize new procedural suites including project management, staff planning.
• Optimize financial performance through cost management and effective patient coordination.
• Engage physicians in block utilization, ASC growth, and standardized care pathways.
• Operationalize workflows including pre‑op, intra‑op, PACU, and discharge processes.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead workforce development, staffing models, and leadership engagement.
• Monitor performance metrics and develop dashboards for operational management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• 3+ years of Perioperative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNOR, CASC, or equivalent clinical experience
• FACHE
• Complex multi‑site leadership experience

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

Compensation

Anticipated Pay Range: $145,000 - $190,000 per year.

Location pay for UUP full‑time positions: $4,000.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Disability Accommodation

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