Service Line Director - Perioperative Services

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Physician Administration to lead pre-procedural optimization and standardization across MSMC campuses. The role includes developing guidelines, coordinating with Anesthesiology, and directing a team of NPs and physicians to improve patient readiness for procedures.

The position requires active Florida APRN licensure, NP certification, and a track record of hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Florida License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner (APRN). National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty of practice; BLS required. ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• System-Wide Standardization: Develop and implement a standardized pre-operative optimization process and pre-surgical/pre-procedural requirements across MSMC campuses.
• Testing Guidelines: Develop, implement, and maintain standardized pre-preprocedural testing guidelines across all campuses.
• Optimization Pathways: Create, implement, and track evidence-based optimization pathways for high-risk conditions to improve patient health prior to procedures.
• Strategic Triage: Establish robust triage protocols to evaluate procedural candidates and direct patients to the appropriate setting.
• Metrics & Outcomes: Oversee DOS cancellation data and drive continuous quality improvement to maintain a DOS cancellation rate <1%.
• Performance Improvement: Lead projects and clinical initiatives, implementing tracking for outcomes.
• Financial & Operational Stewardship: Support financially viable clinic structure with optimized scheduling and billing/coding compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee compliance with AHCA, The Joint Commission, and CMS guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary Leadership: Manage a group of NPs, RNs, and physicians evaluating pre-procedural patients.
• Staff Development: Mentor and develop clinical and support staff.
• Physician & Interdepartmental Liaison: Interface with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Department Heads across campuses.

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida’s largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department:

CC209047 Physician Administration

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• System-Wide Standardization: Develop and implement a standardized pre-operative optimization process and pre-surgical/pre-procedural requirements that can be exported and integrated across all MSMC campuses.
• Testing Guidelines: In conjunction with Anesthesiology leadership, develop, implement, and maintain standardized pre-preprocedural testing guidelines across all campuses.
• Optimization Pathways: Create, implement, and track evidence-based optimization pathways for high-risk conditions (including frailty, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, preoperative anemia management, and smoking cessation etc) to actively improve patient health status prior to procedures.
• Strategic Triage: Establish robust triage protocols to evaluate procedural candidates and direct patients to the appropriate setting (main hospital OR vs. regional outpatient surgery centers).
• Metrics & Outcomes: Oversee and evaluate Day of Surgery (DOS) cancellation data across all campuses, utilizing continuous quality improvement to achieve and sustain a DOS cancellation rate of <1%.
• Performance Improvement: Lead performance improvement projects and clinical initiatives, implementing tracking mechanisms to measure and report clinical and operational outcomes.
• Financial & Operational Stewardship: Maintain and support a financially viable clinic structure through optimized scheduling workflows, appropriate billing/coding compliance, and resource management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee strict compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations (including AHCA, The Joint Commission, and CMS guidelines).
• Multidisciplinary Leadership: Provide direct management, direction, and clinical supervision for a group of NPs, RNs, and physicians evaluating pre-procedural patients.
• Staff Development: Mentor and develop clinical and support staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and highly productive work environment.
• Physician & Interdepartmental Liaison: Interface directly with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Department Heads across all campuses to disseminate pre-procedure requirements and build productive inter- and intra-departmental relationships.
• Executive Alignment: Liaise directly with hospital and OPTIMAL leadership to ensure the clinic’s operational evolution remains aligned with the long‑term strategic vision of MSMC.
• Personnel Management: Perform all managerial duties including hiring, training, evaluating, and managing assigned staff in accordance with MSMC policies and procedures.
• Special Projects: Perform other strategic projects and leadership duties as assigned.
• Perioperative Tech Integration: Lead the integration of advanced technological options and predictive analytics tools into the pre-procedural workflow.
• Vendor Relationships: Leverage familiarity and experience with perioperative platforms to streamline patient routing, automate risk identification, and eliminate operational bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
  • Current, unencumbered Florida License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner (APRN). National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty of practice BLS required. ACLS preferred.
• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in specialty of practice required.
• Experience
  • 7 to 10 years of experience in hospital/practice operations.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements

Certification