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Director of Surgical Services

3/1/2026

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall operational, clinical, and financial performance of the comprehensive perioperative service line, including operating rooms and associated departments within an acute care hospital. This leader ensures high-quality, patient-centered care delivery while providing strategic oversight of surgical operations, staffing, budgeting, and compliance with all relevant standards.

Salary

107723 - 161574 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead and oversee a comprehensive perioperative service line within an acute care hospital environment.

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall operational, clinical, and financial performance of Surgical Services, including operating rooms and perioperative departments. This leader ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This role provides strategic oversight of surgical operations, staffing, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards. The Director partners closely with executive leadership to implement evidence-based practices, improve efficiency, and support growth across multiple surgical specialties.

Surgical services include a high-volume operating room environment supporting complex procedures such as spine, neuro, open heart, vascular, general surgery, robotics, colorectal, and gastrointestinal services.

Schedule:

Full-time leadership role

Primarily day schedule with executive responsibilities

Compensation:

Base salary range from $107,723 to $161,574 annually, depending on experience.

Eligible for a Director-level annual bonus of approximately 17.5%, with up to 150% upside based on performance.

Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Experience:

- Minimum of 3 years Director-level Surgical Services experience in an acute care hospital

- Proven leadership of perioperative departments including OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, SPD, and PAT Clinic

- Demonstrated accountability for operational performance, staffing, budgeting, and forecasting

Education:

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Leadership & Operational Expertise:

- Experience managing high-acuity, multi-specialty surgical environments

- Strong knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standards

- Ability to implement evidence-based practices to improve quality, safety, and efficiency

- Effective leadership style that promotes transparency, accountability, and collaboration

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills

Surgical Services LeadershipPerioperative ManagementOperational PerformanceClinical Care DeliveryFinancial ManagementStaffing OversightBudgetingForecastingRegulatory ComplianceAccreditation StandardsPatient-Centered CareEvidence-Based PracticesProcess ImprovementStrategic PlanningHigh-Acuity Surgery ManagementCollaboration