Ambulatory Surgery Center Director

Houston, TX

iLocatum

Houston, TX

Ambulatory Surgery Center Director (RN Required)Houston, TX$130,000–$160,000 + Signing Bonus + Benefits + Performance Bonus + Paid Relocation

MUST HAVES (Required):

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2–5+ years of relevant leadership experiencein an ASC or acute care OR environment

• Strong clinical background with proven management experience

• Ability to lead high-volume surgical operations and multidisciplinary teams

• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and accrediting body standards

Preferred:

• Prior Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) leadership experience

• Experience in Gastroenterology, Pain Management, or Colorectal surgical services

Position Overview:

This is a high-impact executive leadership role within a large, modern Ambulatory Surgery Center located on the north side of the Houston metro area. The facility features 4 Operating Rooms and 2 Procedure Rooms, with a strong focus on GI, Pain Management, and Colorectal surgery. The ASC Director serves as the key operational, clinical, and administrative leader—responsible for optimizing performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional surgical care.

You will act as the primary liaison between the Governing Board, Medical Staff, corporate leadership, and all facility departments while driving continuous growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

I. Clinical Leadership & Quality

• Ensure all clinical programs and surgical services meet regulatory and accrediting standards

• Lead and oversee all clinical departments: nursing, central supply, medical records, housekeeping, and contracted services

• Administer the facility’s infection control and continuous quality improvement programs

• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and Medical Executive Committee on service development

II. Business Operations & Financial Management

• Integrate operational processes into the facility’s quality improvement framework

• Develop, manage, and control both operational and capital budgets

• Monitor financial performance and ensure healthy cash flow

• Negotiate and manage contracts with physicians, vendors, and service providers

• Establish pricing strategies based on cost analysis and market conditions

• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and accrediting requirements

III. Personnel Administration & Organizational Growth

• Lead, develop, and manage all clinical and administrative staff

• Build strong relationships with physicians and maintain high engagement

• Oversee staffing efficiency using productivity metrics and corporate tools

• Serve as the main point of contact between the facility and the Home Office

• Lead monthly operational review discussions

• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies aligned with corporate goals

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The strongest candidates will have a solid clinical foundation as an RN combined with progressive leadership experience in an ASC or hospital OR environment. They will excel at building relationships, optimizing operations, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Adaptability, communication, and strategic leadership skills are essential.

This is an opportunity to lead a state-of-the-art ASC, drive operational excellence, and shape the continued growth of a respected surgical facility.

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