Job Details

Confidential Inquiries Encouraged

This is a confidential search for a hospital located in the Pacific Northwest (PNW).

Qualified candidates that are selectively seeking a new leadership role in a high-performing (nationally recognized) rural hospital are encouraged to apply.

Your interest will be handled with the utmost discretion.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a mission-driven organization ranked among the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals.
• Influence the future of surgical care in a rural setting with the autonomy to innovate.
• Enjoy a supportive leadership team, advanced technology, and a community-focused culture.
• Competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits included.

Position Summary:

An exceptional leadership opportunity is available for an experienced and visionary Director of Surgical Services at a nationally recognized Critical Access Hospital. Ranked among the Top 100 in the nation, our facility is committed to delivering surgical excellence with a personal, rural touch. This confidential search seeks a dynamic, strategic leader to oversee all aspects of perioperative care in a high-quality, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the surgical services department, including OR, pre-op, PACU, sterile processing, and endoscopy.
• Ensure clinical excellence, patient safety, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission).
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that promotes staff engagement, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Develop and manage budgets, capital equipment planning, staffing models, and service line growth initiatives.
• Partner with medical staff, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to expand surgical offerings and enhance patient access.
• Implement and monitor key performance metrics including patient outcomes, throughput, efficiency, and satisfaction.
• Champion process improvement, evidence-based practices, and innovation in rural surgical care delivery.