Director of Surgical Services - San Jose, CA (Full Time, Direct Hire)
Job Description
Job DescriptionDirector of Surgical Services
Location: San Jose, CA
Facility: Acute Care Hospital | Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $184,683 – $276,848 annually
- Incentive Bonus: Up to 17.5%
- Relocation Assistance Available (case-by-case basis)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Long-term leadership growth opportunities within a nationally recognized healthcare organization
Position Summary
The Director of Surgical Services will provide operational, clinical, financial, and strategic leadership for the Operating Room department. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Surgical Services, this leader will drive patient-centered surgical care, optimize departmental performance, and support continued growth of perioperative services.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical & Operational Leadership
- Lead daily Operating Room operations and staffing initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards
- Improve operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and patient throughput
- Oversee nursing practices, departmental policies, and standards of care
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across surgical teams
Strategic Leadership
- Support growth initiatives and expansion of surgical services
- Partner with physicians and executive leadership on strategic planning
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and service enhancements
Financial Management
- Manage departmental budgets and operational expenses
- Monitor labor productivity and financial performance metrics
- Forecast staffing, equipment, and operational needs
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities
People Leadership
- Mentor and develop leaders, nurses, and support staff
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and engagement
- Support recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) required
- Active RN License required
- Minimum 3 years of Surgical Services experience
- Minimum 1 year of recent Surgical Services leadership experience
- Strong OR Manager experience will be considered
Preferred
- Master’s Degree
- Previous Director-level leadership experience
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
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.