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Director of Surgical Services – San Jose, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Days (no weekends)
Compensation: $184,683 – $230,838/year (based on experience)
Bonus: Incentive bonus up to 17.5% annually
Sign-On Bonus: Case by case
Relocation Assistance: Case by case

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Surgical Services to oversee perioperative operations in a high-volume, fast-paced acute care hospital in the Bay Area. This role carries responsibility for 12+ ORs, SPD, Pre-Op, PACU, PAT, Endoscopy, and Anesthesia Techs, with a team of approximately 120–154 FTEs. With a focus on quality outcomes, growth, physician engagement, and operational excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading tertiary referral center.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Surgical Services, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

• Oversee clinical and operational areas including OR, SPD, Pre-Op, PACU, PAT, Endoscopy, and anesthesia support.

• Lead strategy to expand complex service lines (spine, ortho, neuro, and others).

• Partner with physicians to strengthen engagement, streamline workflows, and grow surgical volumes (7,000+ cases/year).

• Recruit, develop, and mentor perioperative leaders and staff to sustain a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, hospital policies, and quality benchmarks.

• Manage departmental budgets, capital equipment planning, and resource allocation.

• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader able to step in clinically (scrub or circulate) when needed.

• Drive performance improvements using data and metrics to achieve measurable outcomes.

• Collaborate across disciplines to enhance patient experience and ensure safe, effective care delivery.

Required:

• Active RN license (California or eligibility to obtain; interim administrative work may be available while awaiting CA license).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Minimum 3 years of acute care leadership experience in Surgical Services (Director or Manager in a large, complex hospital).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (MSN, MBA, MHA, or related field).

• 5+ years of perioperative leadership in a tertiary/high-acuity environment.

• CNOR or CSSM certification.

• Union experience.

• Demonstrated success leading service line growth initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $184,683 – $230,838/year

• Annual performance incentive bonus up to 17.5%

• Sign-on bonus available (case by case)

• Relocation assistance (case by case)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match and retirement readiness programs

• Employee stock purchase plan (discounted shares)

• Paid family leave, PTO, and disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support

• Wellness programs, employee recognition, and growth pathways

Ideal For

This position is ideal for seasoned perioperative leaders who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth surgical environments. If you are a strong operator, capable of both executive leadership and hands-on clinical engagement, and excel at physician relations and service line development, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead surgical services in one of California’s busiest markets.

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