VP of Surgical Services Job Opening in Texas

VP of Surgical Services job opening located in Austin, Texas area.

Ideal candidate experience:

·         Bachelor’s Degree Required – can be RN or CST background

·         Master’s Degree preferred

·         3+ years Director Surgical Services experience required

Reporting Structure

·         Oversight of Medical Center + Surgical Hospital

·         Each location has a Director who reports into the VP. Each location has it’s own OR, Pre & Post, SPD

·         VP reports into Medical Center Admin Team – COO/VP Ops

·         92 FTEs at Medical Center, ~40 FTEs at Surgical Hospital

Overview

·         12 ORs at Medical Center – 7 robots there. 6,869 cases in 2023. Started a CV program at this location last year, very busy endo center here

·         10 ORs at Surgical Hospital – 2 robots. 4300 cases in 2023

 Job Summary and Qualifications

The VP of Surgical Services acts as the facility lead for strategic growth in surgical services; working in collaboration with the Central West Texas Division recruiters and facility leadership. Accountable for the effective, efficient, and compliant operation of surgical services. Responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, coordinating, evaluating and continually improving the operation of surgical services, to include OR, pre/post, endoscopy, sterile processing, business office, scheduling, and analysts. Establish and maintain medical staff relationships; identify new business opportunities and focus on implementation of the strategic plan related to growth.

What you will do in this role: 

• Develop and implement surgical services growth strategies 
• Manage all operational projects related to scope 
• Manage all day-to-day operations of the service including managing direct reports, expense analysis and identifying ways to increase profitability and decrease costs 
• Develop and implement process improvement efforts to improve the overall function and efficiency of the service 
• Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost 
• Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care. 
• Effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. 
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals 
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel 
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts in a timely manner 
• Plan and schedule project timeliness and milestones appropriately 
• Develop and communicate progress 
• Facilitate presentations as required 
• Perform all other duties as assigned 

What qualifications you will need: 

 Bachelor’s degree  required

• RN or CST experience required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred  
• 3+ years of experience in surgical services required  
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience 
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse or certified surgical technologist in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required  
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred  
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred  

Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with more than 360 beds. Additional services offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

Medical Center is part of one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area.

Competitive Salary Range! Sign-on Bonus! Relocation Bonus!

How to apply for the VP of Surgical Services Job: contact tinarobertsrecruiter@yahoo.com

Tina Roberts
Executive & Management Recruitment Services
(415) 770-1200 text/call
(415) 685-6289