Director Surgical Services

HiredFirst; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Director of Surgical Services for a 204-bed hospital in Loxahatchee, Florida. The role involves overseeing surgical services operations, managing a team of 84 FTEs, and driving clinical quality through evidence-based practices.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 3+ years of experience in a director role within an acute care setting. The position offers a competitive salary of $180,000 to $162,926 per year, plus a 17.5% director bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Director-level experience in Surgical Services within acute care.
• Strong understanding of surgical operations and clinical quality improvements.
• Experience in staff development and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical services department with oversight of staffing and operations.
• Drive clinical quality and evidence-based practices.
• Manage budget and resource allocation in a high-volume surgical environment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Quality Management

Staff Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

A 204-bed hospital in Loxahatchee, FL (Palm Beach County) — a Primary Stroke Center with a Level II NICU, a full-service Children's Hospital, and a robust surgical program featuring nine operating rooms (including one hybrid OR), five Xi robots, and approximately 5,500 cases per year with volumes continuing to increase — is seeking a Director of Surgical Services.

The role. Reporting directly to the hospital COO, the Director of Surgical Services leads a department of approximately 84 FTEs across multiple service lines, with direct reports that include an OR Manager, PACU Lead, Pre-Op Lead, and SPD Supervisor. The Director is responsible for oversight of all surgical services operations, including volume forecasting, patient throughput, staffing, and budget management across a high-volume environment encompassing orthopedics, bariatrics, neurosurgery, GYN, and pediatric cases. This leader drives clinical quality by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices, managing clinical practice variation, and pursuing relevant accreditations and benchmarks. The Director partners with the administrative team and physicians to enhance existing service lines and develop new offerings, while ensuring effective labor management, supply and equipment utilization, and cost reduction strategies. Building and sustaining an engaged, high-performing team through coaching, development, and intentional talent management is a central part of the role.

What we're looking for.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree or other approved education plan Required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of Director of Surgical Services experience within the acute care setting Required

Schedule.

Days.

Compensation.

$180 - $162,926 per year plus 17.5% director bonus potential with 150% upside

Relo Assistance Available