Medical Director Surgeon - Outpatient Surgery

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.

Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

Job Title: Medical Director, Outpatient Surgery

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Dyad Partner: Director of Outpatient Surgery

Position Summary

The Medical Director of Outpatient Surgery is a practicing, board-certified surgeon who provides both clinical care and executive leadership within the ambulatory surgery center. This role combines active surgical practice with strategic oversight of clinical quality, physician governance, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

Working in a dyad leadership model with the Director of Outpatient Surgery, the Medical Director ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective surgical care while modeling the organization’s core values:

Clinical Responsibilities

The Medical Director is expected to serve as a clinical role model and maintain high standards of surgical performance, professionalism, and patient safety. In addition to administrative leadership duties, the Medical Director will:

• Maintain an active surgical practice within the outpatient surgery center.
• Provide direct patient care, including pre-operative evaluation, surgical procedures, and post-operative management.
• Ensure appropriate patient selection and adherence to ambulatory surgery safety criteria.
• Maintain clinical productivity consistent with agreed-upon benchmarks.
• Participate in call coverage and peer case review as applicable.
• Adhere to all medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, and continuing medical education standards.
• Model best practices in documentation, patient communication, and surgical outcomes.
• Demonstrate compassionate, patient-centered care that builds trust and strengthens community reputation.
• Maintain board certification and unrestricted licensure.

Build Trust

• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical medical practice.
• Promote transparency in clinical decision-making and physician governance.
• Address concerns, grievances, and complaints with fairness, compassion, and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between physicians, administration, and executive leadership.

Obsess Over Excellence

• Establish and uphold high clinical standards and evidence-based best practices.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Use performance data to drive measurable improvements in outcomes, safety, and patient experience.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Lead Innovation

• Advance new care models, technologies, and process improvements in outpatient surgery.
• Encourage creative problem-solving and bold strategic thinking.
• Drive operational efficiency while enhancing quality and controlling costs.
• Identify opportunities for service growth and program development.

Deepen Connections

• Promote teamwork among physicians, nursing, anesthesia, and support staff.
• Strengthen relationships with referring providers, hospitals, payors, and community partners.
• Champion patient- and family-centered care principles.
• Foster an inclusive and positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Governance

• Lead development and implementation of medical staff policies to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure physicians and providers adhere to surgery center guidelines, accreditation standards, and applicable laws.
• Promote teamwork among physicians, recognizing individual contributions while advancing shared goals.
• Serve as a liaison to the Medical Executive Committee and executive team on patient care matters.
• Review unusual incident reports and proactively address operational clinical concerns.
• Administer policies related to physician medical and administrative practice.
• Serve as a visible role model for professional excellence and values-based leadership.

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance and quality improvement programs in collaboration with leadership and committees.
• Direct monitoring of:
• Clinical outcomes
• Chart audits
• Utilization and appropriateness of services
• Patient satisfaction surveys
• Physician performance and charging patterns
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance overall quality of care.
• Promote adoption of evidence-based best practices.
• Coordinate review and resolution of complaints related to physicians or clinical care.
• Review malpractice complaints and claims in partnership with compliance and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations, professional standards, and all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Lead development of systems to track outcomes, performance indicators, and improvement initiatives.

Dyad Leadership & Physician Engagement

• Serve in a dyad leadership structure with the Director of Outpatient Surgery to achieve clinical and operational excellence.
• Share accountability for financial and operational performance targets.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high-performing surgical staff.
• Resolve conflicts between physicians or departments in a constructive and timely manner.
• Address physician grievances and initiate disciplinary action when conduct is inconsistent with organizational values.
• Establish clear communication channels to ensure prompt resolution of clinical or service issues.
• Foster professional development opportunities for clinical and administrative staff.

Strategic Development & Financial Stewardship

• Participate in strategic planning to maximize productivity, operational efficiency, and service growth.
• Contribute to budgeting processes and establish responsible financial goals.
• Maintain cost-effective practice standards while achieving the highest quality of care.
• Align medical management strategies with service improvement initiatives, including patient satisfaction and complaint resolution.
• Update organizational design to support evolving patient and market needs.

Organizational Leadership & Committee Participation

• Maintain close collaboration with administrative leadership and meet regularly with the Director of Outpatient Surgery.
• Serve as medical advisor to executive leadership as needed.
• Actively participate in:
• Steering Committee
• Operating Council
• Strategic Planning meetings
• Quality Management meetings
• Utilization Management meetings
• Section and Medical Staff meetings

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certification in a surgical specialty
• Active, unrestricted state medical license
• Eligible for medical staff privileges

Experience

• 5–7+ years of clinical surgical practice required
• Leadership experience in ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting preferred
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and regulatory compliance

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of outpatient surgical operations
• Knowledge of accreditation standards with CMS
• Data-driven performance management
• Financial and operational acumen
• Effective communicator and collaborative leader
• Skilled in conflict resolution and change management

Physical Demands

Requires the ability to

• Sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Move throughout clinical and administrative areas of the facility.
• Participate in clinical oversight activities within surgical and patient care environments.

Work Environment

• Split responsibilities between clinical surgical practice and administrative leadership.
• Work performed in an outpatient/ambulatory surgery center setting.
• Exposure to operating room environment, including surgical procedures and clinical oversight activities.
• Combination of clinical oversight, administrative leadership, and strategic planning responsibilities.
• Frequent interaction with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, executive leadership, and community partners.
• Participation in meetings, committee work, and performance review sessions.
• May require early morning, evening, or occasional weekend availability to support surgical schedules, urgent clinical matters, or organizational initiatives.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS: We believe in taking care of those who take care of our community. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that puts your health and well-being first. With our flexible medical plan, you’ll have access to multiple in-network tiers, including top-quality care from Snoqualmie Valley Health, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers. The best part? Anyone covered under our plan can receive care at SVH at no cost! It's all about giving you the options and support you need to experience life’s great adventures.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Life and AD&D
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Other Voluntary Benefits

Benefit Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.

Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner; dependent children until age 26.

Waiting Period - 1st of the month from the date of hire.

PLEASE NOTE

• The flu shot (during flu season) is required for employment, with exemptions available for valid medical or religious reasons.
• Snoqualmie Valley Health is a drug-free workplace. We complete drug screenings as a part of our onboarding process.