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Director of Surgical Services
Salary Range : $165,000 to $215,000 + Executive-Level Benefits
Requirements to Apply
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field strongly preferred
- Minimum five years of management experience as a Director or higher within surgical services
- Broad experience overseeing multiple facilities or a large, complex surgical services line (this role oversees 12 sites)
- Minimum ten years total experience in Surgical Services, including both clinical and leadership roles
Director of Surgical Services Job – Wausau, WI – Lead Multi-Site Surgical Services Across 12 Regional Facilities
Job Overview
We are seeking a Director of Surgical Services to lead, build, and standardize surgical services across 12 regional sites. This newly created role will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical expertise to unify surgical services across multiple hospitals. The Director will work collaboratively with executive leadership, service line administrators, and medical staff to implement scalable models, optimize resources, and drive measurable performance improvements across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and standardize surgical services across all regional sites, building scalable models for 24 / 7 coverage, specialty services, and resource allocation.Collaborate with executive leadership, service line administrators, and medical staff to set priorities, drive initiatives, and gain buy-in from physicians and multidisciplinary teams.Oversee operational, financial, and quality performance metrics; identify opportunities for cost containment, productivity improvements, and capital optimization.Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical, technical, and regulatory requirements, ensuring unified policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and accrediting standards.Champion system-wide improvements, utilizing data, metrics, and change management principles to enhance patient care, workflow efficiency, and staff engagement, including leading the Surgical Services System Functional Team (SFT) to achieve strategic objectives.What Are the Benefits?
Competitive compensation package with annual performance bonusComprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insuranceGenerous PTO, 403(b) retirement plan, and relocation supportOpportunity to shape nursing strategy and influence care delivery across a high-performing systemRobust leadership development and academic partnership opportunitiesWhere?
This role is based in Wausau, Wisconsin—home to a vibrant community, four-season recreation, and one of the nation's Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals. With access to rivers, trails, cultural amenities, and a strong school system, Wausau offers both professional opportunity and an outstanding quality of life.
Who Are We?
We are a mission-driven, nonprofit regional health system serving Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. As a nationally recognized leader in rural health and clinical excellence, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and the compassionate care of our communities. Join our leadership team and help shape the future of care across a trusted, integrated health system.