Interim Director OR Services

Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented professional to lead a focused, time-bound engagement aimed at stabilizing, evaluating, and optimizing perioperative operations. This leader will bring an objective, systems-level perspective to assess current performance, culture, and structure, and partner with executive and clinical leadership to drive meaningful, sustainable improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide objective assessment and operational leadership of the OR environment.
• Address performance, accountability, and cultural challenges.
• Establish clear standards and expectations for staff and leadership.
• Deliver actionable recommendations for future state structure and operations.
• Conduct a comprehensive review and action planning of OR operations including throughput, block utilization, case flow, staffing models, and scheduling practices.
• Identify operational gaps and implement rapid-cycle improvements where appropriate.
• Assess team dynamics, engagement, and accountability across OR staff, including surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and OR leadership.
• Provide coaching and real-time feedback to leaders to strengthen expectations and behaviors.
• Evaluate current staff and leadership performance practices and support leaders in addressing performance concerns.
• Develop and implement clear, consistent expectations for OR staff roles and responsibilities, leadership behaviors, and operational workflows.
• Provide a structured evaluation of current OR leadership and organizational design.
• Deliver recommendations for optimal leadership structure, staffing models, and governance processes.
  
  

Key Deliverables:

• Comprehensive Assessment Report summarizing operational, cultural, and structural findings.
• Standardized Expectations Framework with clear guidelines for staff and leaders.
• Performance Improvement Actions with implemented and in-progress initiatives having measurable impact.
• Future-State Recommendations for organizational structure and strategic priorities.
• Leadership Transition Plan with recommendations to ensure continuity and sustainment.
  
  

Skills

• Required Skills & Experience:
• Proven experience in complex health systems.
• Demonstrated success in operational turnaround, performance improvement, and cultural transformation.
• Experience building effective physician partnerships and leading in environments with complex dynamics.
• Skilled in change leadership, coaching, and conflict management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Patient care professional with a minimum of Five (5) years relevant clinical experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or pediatrics.
  
  

Education

• Required Education:
• Master's degree obtained or in progress.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of clinical experience relevant to the position.
• Minimum of Three (3) years' experience in a nursing leadership, supervisory or managerial role within a relevant clinical setting.
• Financial and budget management experience; ability to analyze trends and changes in healthcare environment.
• Preferred Education:
• Doctorate degree in nursing or related field.
• Master's degree in business administration.
  
  

Languages

• English (Speak, Read, Write)