Vice President Surgical Services

A Vice President of Surgical Services opportunity is available in Salem, VA at a 500+ bed acute care hospital that holds a Level II Trauma designation and specializes in heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, and cancer care. The surgical program includes 11 main operating rooms, 2 CVOR suites, 3 endoscopy suites, 3 da Vinci robotic systems, and 2 Mako robotic systems, supporting approximately 600–700 cases per month across a broad spectrum of specialties including general, GYN, neuro, spine, cardiovascular, bariatric, orthopedics, surgical oncology, urology, and ENT.

The role. Reporting to senior hospital leadership, this executive-level director is responsible for the full operational and clinical oversight of surgical services across a high-volume, multi-specialty environment. The VP drives evidence-based practice adoption, monitors internal and external benchmarks and accreditations, and leads quality and safety initiatives to advance patient outcomes. On the financial side, the role owns the department budget cycle — including revenue and expense forecasting, staffing models, productivity management, and supply and equipment cost reduction — while maintaining alignment between labor utilization and patient care requirements. The VP also partners with physicians and the administrative team to evaluate, expand, and develop new service lines and growth opportunities. Talent development is a central expectation: this leader builds and sustains a high-performing team through coaching, engagement strategies, and deliberate succession and recruitment efforts.

What we're looking for.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree required
• Minimum of 5+ progressive years of Surgical Services oversight within the acute care setting required
• CVOR experience is a plus

Schedule. Full-time, days, no weekends.

Compensation. $127,129 - $186,253 per year plus 17.5% Director Bonus (150% upside) Relo Assistance is available