Job Description
Administrative Director of Surgical Services (Operating Room)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Compensation: $115,000$175,000 annually (Based on Experience)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Administrative Director of Surgical Services (Operating Room) for a direct hire opportunity in San Antonio, TX. This executive nursing leadership role is responsible for providing strategic and operational oversight of the Operating Room and perioperative services while driving clinical excellence, physician satisfaction, operational efficiency, and exceptional patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished Operating Room leader with extensive acute care hospital experience, a proven background managing perioperative services, and a passion for developing high-performing clinical teams. This individual will partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and hospital leadership to optimize surgical operations and support continued service line growth.
Key Responsibilities
Perioperative Operations
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Operating Room and perioperative services.
- Oversee daily surgical operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Optimize Operating Room utilization, block scheduling, room turnover times, and case throughput.
- Monitor surgical volumes, staffing, and resource allocation to maximize operational performance.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to improve surgical workflows and patient outcomes.
- Develop and implement initiatives that enhance patient safety, surgical quality, physician satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Leadership & Staff Development
- Recruit, hire, mentor, coach, and develop perioperative nursing leaders and clinical staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
- Support staff education, competency validation, and ongoing professional development.
- Promote employee engagement and implement strategies to improve retention.
Financial & Resource Management
- Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Monitor labor productivity, staffing efficiency, and supply utilization.
- Oversee capital equipment planning, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining exceptional patient care and clinical quality.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, AORN, and all applicable federal and state regulations.
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
- Monitor key performance indicators and surgical quality metrics.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Maintain continuous readiness for accreditation surveys and regulatory inspections.
Physician & Executive Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, physician leaders, and executive leadership.
- Address physician concerns proactively while improving communication and collaboration.
- Partner with medical staff to improve Operating Room efficiency, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
- Support strategic growth initiatives, new surgical programs, and service line expansion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of five (5) years of Operating Room clinical experience within an acute care hospital.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience managing Operating Room or Surgical Services.
- Experience overseeing perioperative operations, staffing, physician relationships, budgeting, and quality initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Operating Room workflows, perioperative operations, and surgical services management.
- Demonstrated success improving OR utilization, throughput, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- Experience managing departmental budgets, labor productivity, and capital equipment.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and change management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous Director or Administrative Director experience leading Surgical Services.
- Experience overseeing multiple perioperative departments.
- Experience leading high-volume surgical programs.
- CNOR certification.
- Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC or NEA-BC).
- Perioperative leadership certification.
- Working knowledge of AORN standards, Joint Commission requirements, CMS regulations, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, critical illness coverage, long-term care insurance, and auto & home insurance
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect exceptional healthcare leaders with career opportunities that support long-term professional growth. Our team provides personalized support throughout the hiring process, including interview preparation, career guidance, and consistent communication every step of the way. We partner with leading healthcare organizations to offer exclusive opportunities while serving as your advocate throughout your job search.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
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Skills
- Acute Careunmatched
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- Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
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- Business Administrationunmatched
- Capital Budgetingunmatched
- Capital Equipmentunmatched
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- Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
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- Resource Managementunmatched
- Retention Programsunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Staff Developmentunmatched
- Staff Trainingunmatched
- State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Succession Planningunmatched
- Surgical Proceduresunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!
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