Vice President of Surgical Services

LeaderStat; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 157,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LeaderStat seeks a Vice President of Surgical Services in Denver to lead strategic planning, business development and quality initiatives across the service line. The role partners with physicians and administrators to deliver exceptional patient care and to build a high-performing team.

The position emphasizes patient safety, throughput optimization, cost management, and talent development, reporting to the Hospital COO through the Director Surgical Services structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree or approved education plan preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in Surgical Services.
• Minimum 2–3 years of Director level experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and business development for the surgical services line.
• Drive quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with physicians and administrators to grow services and differentiate the offering.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive patient throughput initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree Preferred

Job description

Salary Range: Min: $156,582 - $200,000 (heavily based on years of experience)

Relocation: Case by Case Basis

Incentive Bonus of 17.5%

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Vice President Surgical Services leads strategic planning and business development for the service line and identifies opportunities to drive differentiation and improve the overall quality and delivery of services provided. By developing and implementing strategic plans aligned to business objectives and engaging stakeholders as partners in the pursuit of excellence in patient care, the Vice President fosters a culture in which stakeholders are committed to the vision/mission/values of the organization.

Major Responsibilities

Quality

Cultivates a superior clinical identity by leading the service line in the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, patient safety initiatives, and quality strategies. Ensures standards of care are established. Engages the medical staff as meaningful partners.

Leads efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice. Drives performance improvement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Fosters a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.

Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations. Establishes goals to differentiate the service line as a leader in quality and patient safety. Meaningfully engages the medical staff in the pursuit of excellence in patient care.

Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards.

Leads the development and implementation of patient throughput strategies, including capacity planning, volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning.

Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated.

Service

Fosters an unparalleled patient experience culture that differentiates the service line as the leading place to practice and receive healthcare, attracting physicians, caregivers, and patients. Ensures physician alignment, engagement, and ease of access/practice.

Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient experience.

Creates and directs the implementation of a strategic roadmap designed to enhance the patient experience and achieve optimal outcomes.

Collaborates with subject matter experts and patient experience leaders to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.

People

Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization. Ensures employees are recognized, valued, and supported. Develops and implements strategies to elevate employee engagement.

Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance.

Builds a competitively superior organization through attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent. Ensures people with the right skills and motivations are in the right role, at the right time, to meet business needs.

Growth

Leads service line strategic planning and business development. Identifies stakeholder engagement strategies, new service offerings, technology advances, and other opportunities to drive differentiation and support the growth agenda.

Collaborates with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings.

Stays abreast of external factors and opportunities impacting healthcare, including political and legislative changes, reimbursement trends, and advances in healthcare delivery. Understands the competitive landscape and ensures service line is positioned strategically to respond to changing healthcare dynamics and market environments.

Develops and maintains strategic external relationships which advance the organization's position within the community, grow the business, and improve the health of communities served. Fosters robust referral networks.

Finance

Develops long- and short-range operational and capital plans aligned to business objectives. Prioritizes capital equipment needs. Determines projected return on investment for capital and growth initiatives. Monitors budget performance, identifies trends, and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.

Provides leadership and consultation to support cost effective clinical resource management, reduce variable costs, and enhance clinical effectiveness. Manages operating expenses, including the utilization of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.

Ensures effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium pay utilization. Maintains staffing to ensure appropriate patient care.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree or other approved education plan Preferred

5+ years applicable experience in Surgical Services required; acute care experience required

Minimum of 2-3 years of Director level experience required

Additional Information:

23 Operating Rooms

Operating Rooms are in 2 different locations – 13 in Main OR, 10 on different side of hospital

750 Surgeries/Month

Primary elective outpatient – bariatrics, ortho, GYN, plastics and reconstruction

VP will report to Hospital COO

Director Surgical Services under VP

3 managers into Director Surgical Services