Hiring: Vice President Surgical Services Company: HCA Healthcare Location: Augusta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:10:32 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •5+ years applicable experience Required •"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. •If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Vice President Surgical Services. Required Skills: •Cultivates a superior clinical identity by leading the service line in the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, patient safety initiatives, and quality strategies. Ensures standards of care are established. Engages the medical staff as meaningful partners. •Leads efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice. Drives performance improvement initiatives designed to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Fosters a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care. •Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations. Establishes goals to differentiate the service line as a leader in quality and patient safety. Meaningfully engages the medical staff in the pursuit of excellence in patient care. •Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards. •Leads the development and implementation of patient throughput strategies, including capacity planning, volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning. •Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated. •Fosters an unparalleled patient experience culture that differentiates the service line as the leading place to practice and receive healthcare, attracting physicians, caregivers, and patients. Ensures physician alignment, engagement, and ease of access/practice. •Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient experience. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required •Master's Degree or other approved education plan Preferred Compensation: •Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay •HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!