Director of Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services

Location: San Antonio, TX Area
Compensation: $110,000 – $137,000

An excellent opportunity is available for a hands-on Surgical Services leader to join a well-respected community hospital in the San Antonio area. This role is ideal for a strong clinical leader who enjoys being close to the team, driving quality outcomes, and making a visible impact within a smaller, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

The Director of Surgical Services will provide 24/7 leadership and operational oversight for the department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This individual will play a key role in staff development, clinical excellence, and day-to-day surgical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop surgical services staff, including scheduling, performance management, and ongoing education
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient workflow, high-quality care, and strong patient outcomes
• Monitor and evaluate clinical performance, ensuring adherence to physician orders and established care standards
• Develop and implement departmental policies, goals, and process improvements
• Participate in quality initiatives including infection control, case management, utilization review, and performance improvement
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and operational efficiency
• Manage departmental budget, including staffing and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital standards
• Address and resolve staff and patient concerns in a timely and professional manner

Qualifications

• Current RN license (Texas or compact state)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience in surgical services
• Prior leadership or management experience required
• BLS/CPR and ACLS required
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage, motivate, and develop teams

Why This Opportunity

• Strong leadership visibility and ability to make an immediate impact
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ideal setting for a leader who prefers a hands-on, operational role within a community hospital

This is a great opportunity for a Surgical Services leader looking to step into a meaningful leadership role with strong support and the ability to influence both clinical and operational outcomes.