Location: Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
Employment Type: Permanent
An hospital located in Fredericksburg, Texas is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead its perioperative operations.
This respected regional healthcare organization is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, quality outcomes, and patient experience. The hospital offers comprehensive services including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s services, and advanced joint replacement programs. It serves as a key healthcare provider for the surrounding rural and community population and continues to experience strategic growth within a larger health system.
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Direct Reports: None (Director oversees department directly)
FTEs: 50–60
Operating Rooms: 5
Annual Case Volume: ~4,000 cases
General Surgery
Orthopedics
Urology
ENT
GYN
Ophthalmology
Breast Surgery
Robotics
The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall strategic, clinical, and operational leadership of the Surgical Services department. This includes oversight of staffing, quality initiatives, financial performance, patient experience, regulatory compliance, and service line growth.
The Director will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across all perioperative services.
This role requires a strong, visible leader capable of driving efficiency, supporting physician relationships, and advancing surgical program growth.
Lead evidence-based practice initiatives to advance patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory, accreditation, and compliance standards.
Standardize clinical practice to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Oversee equipment maintenance and surgical readiness.
Develop policies, procedures, and nursing standards aligned with best practices.
Monitor and improve surgical throughput, case flow, and perioperative performance metrics.
Champion initiatives to elevate patient satisfaction and surgical care experience.
Implement strategies to enhance patient-centered service delivery.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Foster a mission-driven culture that supports engagement and retention.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.
Build strong physician and interdisciplinary relationships.
Ensure the right talent is in place to support operational demands.
Collaborate with executive leadership and surgeons to expand services.
Identify opportunities for robotics growth and service line development.
Support new program implementation and technology integration.
Position Surgical Services for long-term strategic success within a growing health system.
Bachelor’s Degree required
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 3+ years of applicable surgical services experience required
Leadership experience required
Will consider recent Surgical Services Managers
Will consider candidates from Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) settings
Salary Range: $97,052 – $145,000 (based on experience)
Incentive Bonus: 17.5%
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.