Director of Surgical Services

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Job Description

Company Description

Director of Surgical Services

Location : Manchester, NH

Schedule : Full-Time | Days (No Weekends)

Salary Range : $110,552 – $176,883.20 annually (based on experience)

Sign-On Bonus : Case-by-case basis

Relocation Assistance : Available upon request

Job Description

Position Overview

We are hiring a dynamic Director of Surgical Services to lead a high-volume surgical department in a 330-bed acute care hospital serving southern New Hampshire. This is a critical leadership role focused on driving operational excellence, quality outcomes, and a high-performing team culture.

You will oversee all perioperative services including OR, CVOR, and related surgical specialties, and lead a team of 67 FTEs. Service lines include General Surgery, Vascular, CVOR, Urology, GYN, Ortho, and Neuro (no ENT). The facility houses 8 ORs, including 2 dedicated CVORs, and utilizes 2 Da Vinci Xi robots.

Responsibilities

Clinical & Quality Oversight

Direct operations to ensure high-quality, patient-centered surgical care

Develop policies to maintain regulatory and accreditation compliance

Improve clinical benchmarks, patient safety, and throughput performance

Team & Culture Leadership

Manage and mentor 67+ FTEs, including 2 Certified Nurse Coordinators and a CVOR lead tech

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning

Promote team engagement and professional development

Strategic & Financial Management

Lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance planning

Monitor KPIs and implement data-driven strategies to improve OR utilization

Collaborate on business development and service line expansion

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required

Master’s Degree preferred

Active RN license in good standing

Minimum 3 years of Director-level surgical services experience

Experience leading multi-specialty OR departments with CVOR preferred

Strong understanding of perioperative metrics, compliance, and quality standards

Additional Information

Benefits Summary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

401(k) with 100% match (up to 9% based on years of service)

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition and certification support

Relocation assistance (case-by-case)

Career advancement resources

Paid time off and family leave programs

Wellness, legal, and financial support services

About the Opportunity

This facility recently transitioned into a larger healthcare network and is undergoing growth and operational alignment. The role reports directly to the Administrative Director of Surgical Services and will play a pivotal part in reshaping surgical KPIs to meet new organizational goals.

Apply now if you’re a forward-thinking surgical services leader ready to make an impact in a supportive and evolving healthcare setting.

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