Director Surgical Services Fort Pierce, FL
Job Description
A 380-bed acute-care hospital in Fort Pierce, FL is seeking a Director of Surgical Services. The facility operates 13 ORs and 2 endoscopy suites, holds Level II Trauma designation, and performs approximately 30–35 surgical cases per day across a broad range of specialties including orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, general surgery, urology, GYN/GYN oncology, ENT, podiatry, pediatrics, and vascular.
The role. The Director of Surgical Services reports to the hospital COO and leads a team of three managers and approximately 120 FTEs. This leader is responsible for the overall operational and clinical performance of the surgical services department, including volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and budget monitoring. The Director drives evidence-based practice adoption to advance patient safety and quality outcomes, manages clinical practice variation to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and ensures ongoing compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. A key focus of this role is building and retaining high-performing teams through coaching, development, and talent management aligned with departmental and facility objectives.
What we're looking for.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
- Master's Degree Preferred
- Must have recent Surgical Services Director experience
Schedule. Full-time, Days (No Weekends).
Compensation. $157,705 - $197,163 per year plus 17.5% director bonus potential with 150% upside Relo Assistance Available
Meet Your Recruiter
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.