$98,000–$157,000 Per Year
Job Title: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Dickson, TN
Salary Range: $98,000 – $157,000 annually (based on experience)
Position Overview
The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across all surgical service lines. This role is responsible for overseeing department operations, staffing, financial performance, and clinical excellence while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Quality & Compliance
- Lead the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards
- Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and clinical care standards
- Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Oversee proper maintenance and regulatory compliance of surgical equipment
Operations & Patient Care Delivery
- Direct daily operations across Surgical Services, including OR, PACU, Endoscopy, PAT, and Same Day Surgery
- Optimize patient throughput through efficient scheduling, forecasting, and care coordination
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity and volume
- Promote strong interdisciplinary collaboration across departments
Patient Experience
- Lead initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and overall experience
- Leverage patient feedback and benchmarking data to identify improvement opportunities
- Implement strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality patient interactions
Leadership & People Management
- Build and sustain a high-performing, engaged team culture
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
- Lead recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiatives
- Ensure alignment with organizational mission, vision, and values
Growth & Strategic Development
- Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership to expand surgical services
- Identify opportunities for new programs, technologies, and service lines
- Support initiatives to increase surgical volume and market competitiveness
Financial Oversight
- Lead budget planning, including revenue forecasting, staffing, and capital expenditures
- Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed
- Manage labor productivity, scheduling efficiency, and cost control measures
- Identify and execute cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality care
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required)
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a leadership role (Director or Manager) within Surgical Services in an acute care setting
- Minimum 3 years of experience in acute care surgical services
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.