Job Profile Name Executive Director-Surgical Services (Exempt)

Mercy

Maryland Heights, MO(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Plan, Business Support, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Healthcare, Hospital, Human Resources, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Leadership, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Testing, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Planning, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Maryland Heights, MO(remote)
POSTED
Today

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Responsible for the management and coordination of patient scheduling, inventory control, and the equipment/ instrumentation areas. Is responsible for areas that input statistical information and charging. Works in conjunction with Surgical Services management staff to manage the financial and business operations for Perioperative Services. Is one of the liaisons for the surgeons, anesthesiologists, central service, purchasing, finance and departments that interact with the operating room. Is responsible for the capital and supply portion of the operational budget. Participates in the development and implementation of strategic and business plans for areas of responsibility. This position reports to the Vice President Operations at Mercy.

Position Details:

Executive Director of Surgical Services

Mercy St. Louis Hospital
Level I Trauma and Burn Center
Full-Time | Days
Relocation Assistance Available

Position Overview:

Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Director of Surgical Services to provide leadership oversight for surgical operations within our Level I Trauma and Burn Center. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered surgical services through collaborative leadership, sound operational management, and fiscal responsibility.

The Executive Director partners closely with physician leaders, caregivers, and hospital leadership to drive excellence in performance, quality, and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships and open lines of communication with caregivers, physicians, and leadership across departments
  • Collaborate with management teams to achieve departmental goals and organizational priorities
  • Serve as a resource for ancillary areas utilizing comparable services, equipment, or procedures
  • Maintain awareness of professional standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices at local, state, and national levels
  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures aligned with regulatory standards and departmental workflows
  • Establish and oversee inventory management systems for surgical supplies and instrumentation, ensuring appropriate par levels, turnaround times, and communication regarding equipment availability
  • Lead human resource functions including interviewing, hiring, and supporting caregiver development
  • Meet with vendors to evaluate product lines, recommend alternatives, and support cost-containment initiatives
  • Participate in contract negotiations, implementation, and ongoing compliance
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons and surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions related to products, equipment, and procedural changes
  • Analyze financial and operational reports to support informed business decisions and cost-benefit evaluations

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or business required
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in the Perioperative space
  • Master’s degree strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead others with professionalism, kindness, and respect
  • Proven capability to interpret and compile financial data to support operational and strategic decisions
  • Effective collaborator with physicians, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams

Why Mercy?

Mercy is committed to bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. Our leaders are empowered to make meaningful impact, drive innovation, and shape the future of healthcare while supported by a mission‑driven organization recognized nationally as a Top 100 Place to Work.

Questions: Contact Stephanie @

stephanie.royer@mercy.net

 

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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About the Company

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Mercy

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/