Director of Surgical Services Full Time - DOSSJM

ob Title: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Schedule: Full-Time | Days | No Weekends
Position Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary Range: $137,737 – $206,606 annually

• Incentive Bonus: 17.5%

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis

• Recruitment Fee: 20% of offered annualized salary

Position Overview

A hospital in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead a high-performing perioperative division.

The Director ensures high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of department operations, staffing, budgeting, quality initiatives, and strategic growth. This role fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while aligning surgical services with organizational goals.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and oversees four managers and approximately 125–150 FTEs.

Department Overview

• 11 Operating Rooms

• 2 Endoscopy Suites

• Approximately 400 cases per month

• Service lines include:

  • General Surgery

  • Bariatrics

  • Colorectal

  • Heart & Vascular

  • Orthopedics & Spine

  • Urology

Responsibilities

Quality

• Implement evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and clinical outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards.

• Oversee equipment maintenance and regulatory adherence.

• Improve patient throughput through forecasting and care coordination.

• Standardize nursing practices and manage clinical variation.

Service

• Drive patient experience initiatives and service excellence strategies.

• Utilize feedback metrics to benchmark and improve satisfaction scores.

• Lead initiatives that differentiate the organization as a leader in surgical care.

People

• Foster a culture aligned with mission, vision, and values.

• Develop leadership within the perioperative team.

• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing clinical and operational staff.

• Oversee staff engagement and professional development initiatives.

Growth

• Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership to expand service lines.

• Identify opportunities for program development and technological advancement.

• Support volume growth and strategic expansion initiatives.

Finance

• Lead annual budget planning and financial forecasting.

• Monitor departmental performance and address budget variances.

• Manage labor productivity, staffing models, and premium pay utilization.

• Identify cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality care standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Required

• Master’s Degree – Preferred

• Minimum 1+ year recent experience as a Director of Surgical Services in acute care

• Minimum 3+ years of applicable acute care Surgical Services experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong perioperative leadership experience in multi-specialty surgical environments

• Proven financial and operational management skills

• Experience leading large teams (100+ FTEs preferred)

• Strategic thinker with demonstrated service line growth initiatives

• Strong collaboration skills with physicians and executive leadership

Benefits Overview

Comprehensive benefits package may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance

• Paid time off and leave programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

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.