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Senior Director, Surgical Services
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A Director of Surgical Services manages daily operations, finances, and strategic planning of the surgery department.
$152,746 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Step into the spotlight as the Senior Director, Surgical Services and lead high-impact perioperative care at a premier Mid-Atlantic healthcare organization where innovation, teamwork, and lifesaving medicine take center stage! 🚀
The Senior Director, Surgical Services will join a mission-driven, patient-first hospital known for clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate care. This respected healthcare organization offers exposure to complex cases, advanced surgical technology, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and measurable quality improvement. The Director of Surgery will benefit from an environment that supports clinician wellbeing, professional education, leadership development, research, frontline-driven innovation, and clear pathways for career advancement.
The Senior Director, Surgical Services will provide strategic and operational leadership for Surgery and Perioperative Services at a nationally recognized trauma center. The Director of Surgery will oversee the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality care across the surgical continuum while advancing operating room performance, patient flow, staffing, quality outcomes, infection prevention, regulatory readiness, and resource stewardship. This high-acuity setting offers the opportunity to guide complex surgical programs, strengthen perioperative workflows, and help shape the future of procedural care.
The Senior Director, Surgical Services will report to senior hospital leadership and receive strong executive support in carrying out strategic priorities, service-line growth, financial management, and clinical performance initiatives. Working alongside friendly nurses and a diverse team of surgeons, anesthesia professionals, advanced practice providers, technicians, educators, quality leaders, and operational specialists, the Director of Surgery will foster accountability, shared decision-making, professional respect, and a positive workplace culture. Key responsibilities include mentoring leaders, supporting workforce engagement, optimizing capacity, monitoring performance data, and championing patient safety throughout Surgery.
The Senior Director, Surgical Services will enjoy life in the Mid-Atlantic, a dynamic region offering easy access to vibrant cities, historic communities, waterfront destinations, mountains, beaches, and abundant parks and green space. The Director of Surgery can explore renowned museums, concerts, professional sports, festivals, diverse cuisine, hiking, cycling, boating, and year-round community events. With respected schools and universities, major airports, extensive rail and highway connections, varied housing options, strong healthcare access, and a diverse employment market, the Mid-Atlantic provides an appealing balance of career opportunity, culture, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly living.
The Senior Director, Surgical Services will receive competitive executive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, wellness resources, and professional development support. Take the next step toward an exceptional surgical leadership career—connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to discover how this Director of Surgery opportunity can become the next defining chapter in your professional journey.