Director of Surgical Services (Direct Hire) - Dickson, TN

Director of Surgical Services (Direct Hire)

Location

Dickson, TN 37055

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Days
• No Weekends

Compensation

• Salary Range: $98,280 – $157,019 (based on experience)

Additional Incentives

• Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5%
• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Position Overview

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all perioperative and surgical department functions. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered surgical care through effective staffing, financial management, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives. The Director oversees surgical services operations while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical Services Leadership & Operations

• Oversee OR, Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Same Day Surgery, PACU, Endoscopy, and scheduling/analyst teams
• Manage staffing models, workflow efficiency, and departmental operations
• Supervise 3 managers and approximately 46 FTEs

Quality & Clinical Excellence

• Ensure adherence to evidence-based surgical care practices and clinical standards
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensing requirements
• Monitor equipment maintenance and surgical readiness standards
• Improve patient throughput and perioperative efficiency

Patient Experience & Service Excellence

• Lead initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and perioperative experience
• Promote consistent, high-quality patient interactions across surgical services
• Utilize feedback and performance metrics to implement service improvements

Team Leadership & Workforce Development

• Build and sustain a high-performing surgical services team
• Recruit, develop, and retain clinical and administrative talent
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities
• Foster engagement, accountability, and alignment with organizational values

Financial & Operational Management

• Participate in annual budgeting and financial planning processes
• Manage staffing, supply chain, equipment utilization, and operational expenses
• Monitor budget performance and implement cost-control strategies
• Ensure efficient labor management and productivity optimization

Strategic Growth & Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership to expand surgical service lines
• Identify opportunities for service growth and innovation
• Support adoption of new technologies and surgical advancements, including robotics
• Align departmental strategy with organizational goals and performance initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Nursing preferred)
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of acute care surgical services experience required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Director or Manager-level Surgical Services leadership experience required

For more details contact at

hdavda@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.