Director of Surgical Services

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Director of Surgical Services – Kansas City, MO

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule : Days (with 24 / 7 accountability as needed)

Compensation : $114,857 – $172,328 / year (based on experience)

Bonus : Annual Performance Bonus up to 17.5% (150% upside based on results)

Sign-On Bonus : Case by case

Relocation Assistance : Case by case

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead perioperative operations in a large, Level I Trauma Center setting. This role oversees 18 operating rooms and a full range of surgical specialties including cardiac, neurosurgery, vascular, ortho trauma, transplant, burn, and trauma. With responsibility for strategic planning, budgeting, and staff development, this is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape surgical services in one of the region’s busiest hospitals.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level leadership for surgical services, including OR, Pre-Op, PACU, and Sterile Processing.

Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practices, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor management, and departmental budgets.

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with physicians, administration, and clinical leaders to advance surgical programs and drive volume growth.

Monitor key performance indicators and implement process improvements to optimize patient throughput, outcomes, and satisfaction.

Support professional development, recognition, and engagement of surgical services staff.

Qualifications

Required : BSN degree

3+ years of recent acute care Director of Surgical Services experience

Will consider Surgical Services Managers with extensive experience in large hospital settings

Preferred :

Master’s degree (MSN, MBA, or related field)

Strong background in leadership of multi-specialty surgical programs in high-volume facilities

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range : $114,857 – $172,328 / year

Annual performance bonus : up to 17.5% (150% upside)

Sign-on bonus : case by case

Relocation assistance : case by case

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (including telemedicine and preventive care)

401(k) with up to 9% employer match

Employee stock purchase plan (10% discount)

Paid family leave, PTO, and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement ($5,250 / year) and student loan assistance ($100 / month)

Fertility, adoption, and dependent scholarship programs

Employee recognition and career growth pathways

Ideal For

This role is ideal for senior nursing leaders with a proven track record in perioperative management who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environments. Candidates seeking to expand their leadership impact and advance surgical services programs will find this an excellent career step.

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