Position Overview
A 420+ bed women's and children's hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Director of Surgical Services. The hospital holds a Level IV NICU the highest level of care for premature babies and delivers more than 800 babies per month, more than any other hospital in Texas.
The role. Reporting through the administrative leadership team, the Director of Surgical Services holds full accountability for the clinical and operational performance of the surgical services department, including budget oversight, staffing, and regulatory compliance. The Director cultivates evidence-based clinical practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes while managing variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. A strong emphasis is placed on volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure high-quality, patient-centered surgical care. The Director partners with physicians and the a...