Director of Orthopedics

SpineSearch is working with a leading health system and is seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Orthopedic Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for a high-profile orthopedic service line in collaboration with physician leadership. This is a highly visible, multi-dimensional role supporting clinical operations, physician practice performance, growth initiatives, and cross-functional alignment within a complex healthcare environment.

Role Overview

The Director will partner closely with orthopedic physician leaders and executive stakeholders to drive strategy, operational excellence, physician engagement, and service line growth. This role balances day-to-day operational oversight with long-term strategic planning, market expansion, and performance optimization across clinical, academic, and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with physician and executive leadership to define and execute service line strategy
• Oversee day-to-day operations and performance of orthopedic physician practices
• Drive operational efficiency, patient access initiatives, and care delivery optimization
• Support physician recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing practice development
• Lead budgeting, financial performance tracking, and KPI analysis
• Serve as a key liaison across hospital operations, perioperative services, and ancillary departments
• Support growth initiatives including market expansion, outreach, and business development
• Collaborate on space planning, renovations, and new program development
• Represent the service line on hospital committees and enterprise initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related) strongly preferred
• 5–10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience within a hospital or health system
• Proven success managing complex clinical operations and physician practices
• Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skill set
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment

Why This Opportunity

• High-impact leadership role within a nationally recognized orthopedic program
• Significant influence on strategy, growth, and operational performance
• Collaborative environment working closely with top-tier physician leaders