Director of Surgical Services

"A 404-bed tertiary care, Level II Trauma Center and Joint Commission–accredited teaching hospital in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a Director of Surgical Services. The hospital also operates a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Graduate Medical Education Program, and serves the greater Orlando metro area.

The role. The Director of Surgical Services reports to senior hospital leadership and holds full operational and financial accountability for the surgical services department. Core responsibilities include overseeing nursing practice and unit operations — developing policies, procedures, and clinical standards that ensure patient and family needs are assessed and met — while driving volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning to support efficient throughput. The Director identifies and implements evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes, manages clinical practice variation to improve efficiency and reduce cost, and ensures ongoing compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This role also collaborates closely with physicians and the administrative team to enhance existing surgical service lines and identify opportunities for new service development, while maintaining rigorous labor and budget management, including staffing, productivity, and supply and equipment expenditures.

• 2+ years of recent acute care Director of Surgical Services experience required (several years of OR Manager experience in a large trauma center may be considered)
• Bachelor's Degree or other approved education plan required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree preferred