Surgical Directions is the country’s premier procedural health tech-enabled services company. We provide consulting, leadership, and technology solutions that power the future of procedural and anesthesia care. We have partnered with over 400 clients across the country and consistently deliver exceptional results. We instill realistic and lasting change via our peer-to-peer collaboration, clinical and analytics expertise, and proven methodologies that effectively challenge the status quo.

We support our clients and our employees through these core values:

Build trust
Empower all
Embrace change
Demonstrate respect
Be accountable
Celebrate success

We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of procedural care.

The Operating Room Director provides oversight of perioperative services, financial performance, physician relationships, leadership development, and organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong OR leadership and experience overseeing multiple perioperative departments or facilities. This role manages clinical and support staff, oversees departmental budgets, ensures compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards, and collaborates closely with surgeons and executive leadership to optimize surgical throughput and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Oversight

Coordinate surgical schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize delays
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, and infection control standards
Monitor patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities
Develop and enforce OR policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
Conduct chart audits, incident reviews, and corrective action
Maintain high standards of perioperative care, infection control, and patient safety protocols

Staff Leadership & Coordination

Assist w/hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and ongoing competency training for OR, PACU, and sterile processing teams.
Ensure that collaboration occurs between the physician leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and peri-op leadership
Support the site’s efforts in collaboration with Human Resources to secure a perioperative director
Partner with surgeons and anesthesiologists to streamline block times, case scheduling, and workflow efficiency.
Provide oversight of OR hours and staffing to meet surgeons’ requirements and striving to minimize overtime
Mentoring staff on an on-going basis to provide safe, quality care for all areas of responsibility

Financial & Performance Management

Manage operational and capital equipment budgets, supply chain inventory, and cost-containment initiatives
Collaborate with administration on budgeting and cost containment initiatives
Analyze OR efficiency metrics, turnover times, and case volume trends
Recommend operational improvements to increase productivity and patient satisfaction

Regulatory & Compliance

Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory inspections
Ensure proper documentation, credentialing, and competency validation
Evaluate staff competencies and value to the department, working to address practice patterns with the site's policies and corrective action plans

Qualifications

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable placement state.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master’s preferred
Minimum of 5 years of progressive perioperative leadership experience
Strong knowledge of OR performance metrics, staffing, productivity, and quality improvement initiatives
CNOR certification strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor

Work Schedule

Flexible contract schedule based on facility needs
May require early mornings, occasional evenings, or on-call availability

Pay Range

$16,000 - $20,000 monthly (based on full-time contracted hours)

Classification

This position is classified as an Independent Contractor (1099) and is not eligible for employee benefits. Contractor is responsible for maintaining licensure, certifications, professional liability insurance, and tax obligations.

Surgical Directions is an equal-opportunity employer.