Director Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services

Location: Reston, VA

Pay Range: $146,203 – $200,000 (based on experience)

Bonus: 17.5% annual director bonus (with 150% upside potential)

Relocation Assistance: Available

Schedule: Full-time, Days (No Weekends)

Reporting Structure: Reports to COO; 2 managers plus CVOR manager (dotted-line report); oversees 100 FTEs

Department: 18 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites; 12,000 surgeries annually; broad case mix including spine, neuro, ortho, robotics, CV, oncology; robotics platform (Mako, Globus, XI); open heart program in development

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and ensuring top-quality, patient-centered surgical care. This leader manages resources, develops service lines, cultivates leadership, maintains strong physician and administration relationships, and operates with strong business acumen.

• Advance patient and customer experience in surgical services
• Set strategic vision, goals, and standards of care for the department
• Design, develop, and implement processes to measure and ensure compliance and consistent quality care
• Oversee performance improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and safety standards for patients, staff, and facilities
• Foster employee engagement through evidence-based practices, effective feedback, coaching, and performance documentation
• Adhere to all Human Resource policies and foster positive department culture
• Build strong relationships within the hospital and across departments to deliver organization and departmental objectives
• Support pipeline development and strategic career advancement for team members
• Participate in service, department, and hospital committees, communicating actions and progress
• Oversee surgical services program operations in line with mission and quality patient care
• Stay abreast of regulatory standards and maintain program compliance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in surgical services
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role preferred (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
• Current RN license (in accordance with state law and regulation)
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred

• Department size: number of ORs, departments managed, total FTEs
• Number of direct reports
• Hospital and unit size/acuity managed (beds, trauma level, etc.)
• Willingness/ability to support clinical operations (e.g., run the board, scrub, and circulate)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid family leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan support, certification/scholarship programs
• Nursing education and career advancement programs (BSN/MSN)
• Employee wellbeing, financial, and legal resources
• Pet, auto, and home insurance; identity theft protection

Ready to lead a top-performing, innovative surgical services department in Northern Virginia? Apply today!

Pay Details: $ to $ per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.