Director, Surgical Operations Memorial City

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to lead clinical and non-clinical teams, focusing on strategic growth, physician partnerships, and capital planning. The role drives standardized processes, scheduling optimization, and data-driven decision making for long-term organizational success.

Responsibilities include governance, performance improvement, and alignment of clinical and operational goals across surgical services, with emphasis on LEAN methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of healthcare experience in a clinical setting and three years of management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Monitors and directs patient care activities ensuring the highest quality care; directs personnel; oversees hiring and performance appraisals; manages staffing and department budgets.
• Develops department goals and strategic plan; stays current with developments in the field and incorporates them.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and standards; participates in hospital marketing and promotional activities.
• Manages revenue, expenses, and FTEs; forecasts budgets and proposes capital items as needed.
• Leads projects for the CEO/COO and conducts budgetary analyses.

Skills

Healthcare management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for leading, directing, and supporting clinical and non-clinical personnel in a manner that ensures the delivery of the highest quality patient care; responsible for planning, implementing, reviewing and controlling operating budget, staffing, and performance improvement processes.

Job Description

This role of Director of Surgical Services will focus on strategic growth initiatives, physician partnerships, capital planning, and long-term organizational objectives. The overall impact is a more integrated procedural services structure that supports collaboration, standardization, and long-term organizational success.

Continuous Improvement

Utilize EPIC, Apella, and LEAN methodologies to drive workflow optimization, waste reduction, and performance management to improve surgical operations.

OR Governance and Accountability

Formal governance structures ensure multidisciplinary decision-making and strategic prioritization in surgical services. Engage physician partners to improve scheduling optimization, block utilization, and scheduling accuracy.

Enhanced Clinical and Operational Alignment

Standardized processes and coordinated decision-making improve clinical and operational alignment in surgical services.

Continuous Improvement Efforts

Lean-based initiatives optimize patient flow, OR utilization, reduce waste, and support data-driven decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field; Masters preferred

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Five (5) years of healthcare experience working in a clinical setting and three (3) years of management experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of staff.

Principal Accountabilities

• Monitors and directs patient care activities ensuring the highest quality care is delivered; directs clinical and non-clinical personnel; reviews and approves new hires, establishes controls and standards for performance appraisals; identifies staffing needs of the department and provides for; accordingly, remains available, accessible and visible to staff; recognizes staff’s achievements and accomplishments and provides ongoing feedback on performance.
• Establishes scope of service, goals and develops department strategic plan for; stays up-to-date on new developments in the field and incorporates such in the scope of services.
• Reviews departmental policies, procedures, and systems; complies with all applicable regulatory requirements and standards; conducts appropriate department promotional activities and participates in hospital marketing activities.
• Assures that revenue, expenses, contribution margin and FTE’s meet or exceed budget; prepares and submits budget and related reports; forecasts and accurately projects expenses; takes corrective action to address negative variances; identifies and proposes capital budget items appropriately.
• Runs projects for the CEO/COO; handles analysis on budgetary issues.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.