Surgery Manager

Muscle Shoals, United States | Posted on 09/17/2026

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The Surgery Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across Surgical Services, overseeing multiple departments and subordinate leaders. The role is responsible for patient care, staff management, budgets, performance improvement, compliance, and long-term departmental goals. Requires strong independent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complex and confidential matters while collaborating with senior leadership, physicians, staff, and external vendors. May function as a staff-level RN as needed to support clinical operations.

Oversee daily Surgical Services operations and quality of patient care.

Manage budgets, staffing, resources, supplies, and equipment.

Lead performance improvement, problem-solving, and quality initiatives.

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, hospital leadership, and other departments.

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Establish departmental objectives and organizational structure aligned with hospital strategy.

Oversee the OR, PAT, Central Sterile Processing, Ambulatory Services, and Endoscopy departments.

Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate nurses, technologists, and other surgical services staff.

Manage employee performance, including evaluations, promotions, compensation adjustments, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Support staff development, competency assessments, orientation, and clinical education while fostering a professional, collaborative environment.

Current Alabama State Board Of Nursing license, BLS required; ACLS/PALS as applicable

Minimum 5 years of work experience in which management skills have been demonstrated

Requires 2-3 years of surgery experience

Must be able to relocate to Muscle Shoals, Alabama within 30 days

Comprehensive Benefits:
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO:
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match and performance bonus.

Employee Well-being:
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development:
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.