Perioperative Services Director: Lead Surgical Excellence

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 159,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid leave

Retirement plan (403(b) / 457(b)

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Senior Director of Perioperative Service Line to provide strategic and operational leadership across Memorial Hospital Central's surgical and procedural services. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care, workforce planning, financial stewardship, and patient experience, in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing leaders.

The position is onsite in Colorado Springs with a focus on integrating inpatient/outpatient services, improving throughput, and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant field (Nursing, Business, or healthcare).
• 5 years of administrative leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs strategic, growth, and operational objectives for the perioperative service line.
• Leads performance improvement initiatives and ensures clinical, operational, and regulatory excellence.
• Oversees budget, staffing, physician relations, and department operations.
• Develops and empowers management teams to lead daily operations and ensure high quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Process improvement

Budget management

Physician relations

Education

Master's degree in Nursing/Business/Healthcare

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

UCHealth is seeking a Senior Director of Perioperative Service Line to provide strategic and operational leadership across Memorial Hospital Central's surgical and procedural services. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care, workforce planning, financial stewardship, and patient experience, in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing leaders.

The position is onsite in Colorado Springs with a focus on integrating inpatient/outpatient services, improving throughput, and