Surgical Clinical Director - Sweetgrass

About Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery At Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery, we combine advanced medical aesthetics and surgical expertise with a patient-first approach. Our mission is to help every patient look and feel their best through excellence, compassion, and genuine care. We’re seeking an experienced Plastic Surgery Clinical Director to lead daily operations within our surgical clinical and operating rooms. This role is ideal for an individual with direct experience managing a plastic surgery OR, ASC, or clinic and who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused clinical environment.

• Oversee daily practice operations. Directly manage clinical staff scheduling and oversee patient pre- and post-operative clinical scheduling, patient flow, staffing, and clinic efficiency to ensure seamless pre-operative and post-operative surgical processes with minimal delays or disruptions.
• Support the surgical team. Coordinate closely with surgeons, providers, and clinical staff to optimize the patient experience, surgical readiness, and overall clinic and OR operational performance.
• Ensure compliance and credentialing readiness. Maintain compliance with all medical, OSHA, HIPAA, and facility standards. Oversee provider and staff credentialing, certifications, and documentation to ensure ongoing readiness for AAAHC accreditation, inspections, and surveys.
• Manage operational logistics and clinical resources. Oversee supply ordering, inventory management, and equipment readiness to anticipate clinical needs and prevent workflow interruptions. Coordinate with vendors and device representatives to troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure timely maintenance or repairs (e.g., OR equipment, liposuction devices).
• Oversee staff certifications and training requirements. Track and manage staff certifications (including ACLS/BLS), coordinate recertification courses, and ensure clinical staff remain certified and compliant with all regulatory and safety requirements.
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience. Handle patient concerns and escalations with professionalism and empathy, consistently upholding Sweetgrass’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality surgical care.
• Collaborate cross-functionally. Partner with leadership, marketing, and scheduling teams to ensure provider availability, operational alignment, and awareness of surgical services. Collaborate with the surgeons, patient coordinators, and schedulers to ensure optimum facility efficiency as well as an excellent patient and team experience.

• Required:
  
  Minimum 3–5 years of management experience in a surgical clinic, medical practice, med spa, dermatology, plastic surgery, or aesthetics or healthcare industry
• Experience combining clinical leadership with compassionate, patient-focused care and the precision of a procedure specialist
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical operations, surgical scheduling, staff scheduling, and patient care coordination
• Proven knowledge of credentialing, compliance management, and accreditation preparedness
• Experience overseeing inventory, clinical supplies, and operational logistics in a surgical environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• A genuine passion for patient care, operational excellence, and surgical outcomes
• Candidates must be able to provide professional references as part of the hiring process.

• Work with one of South Carolina’s leading names in plastic surgery and aesthetics.
• Join an accountable, collaborative, high-performing culture focused on quality and patient outcomes, and a supportive team approach.
• Access employee perks, product discounts, and career development opportunities.
• Lead a skilled, compassionate medical team in a supportive, modern environment.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us deliver the Sweetgrass experience - where medical excellence, confidence, and care come together.