We support our clients and our employees through these core values:
- Build trust
- Empower all
- Embrace change
- Demonstrate respect
- Be accountable
- Celebrate success
We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of procedural care.
As a Consultant, you will be part of a team responsible for solving complex and strategic issues faced by hospitals, health systems, and medical centers. Small project teams allow you access to client executives, as well as regular contact and coaching from highly seasoned consultants. We are unique in that we offer Managers and Associates visibility within the firm and exposure to a broad range of healthcare projects, including strategy, workforce solutions, supply chain and performance improvement.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop a project’s approach and workplan. Establish milestones and due dates. assign roles, and measure project progress.
- Work with the client to ensure complete and efficient data collection and interpretation. Function as the primary data contact with clients for data-related needs.
- Communicate the goals of the engagement and the process design.
- Perform detailed quantitative analysis, build Excel models, and prepare project materials and reports including operational and financial projections.
- Develop and communicate periodic project status summations to the client including the value-added benefits provided by the project.
- Develop project findings and recommendations and assist in the design and implementation of recommended solutions. Present final deliverables to the client.
- Identify follow-on opportunities and assist in scoping follow-up engagements.
- Standardize deliverables (methodologies and templates) to facilitate utilization with other projects.
- Contribute to internal Surgical Direction projects during non-billable project time.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
- Working understanding of project management, process redesign, and change management principles.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Understanding of key financial concepts and how to utilize this knowledge when weighing options and making decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Advanced experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and other analytical software packages
- Availability and willingness to travel 80% of the time and work extended hours, as needed.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Three or more years of experience in project management, consulting, hospital operations, or a related healthcare environment preferred.
- Lean, PMP, or other relevant project management/process improvement certification is a plus.
The salary range for this role is $73,100 to $108,100 annually, commensurate with experience. At Surgical Directions, we recognize that people are the lifeblood of our organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about the benefits of working at Surgical Directions.
Surgical Directions is an equal-opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Three or more years of experience in project management, consulting, hospital operations, or related healthcare environment
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other analytical software packages (including building Excel models)
- Working understanding of project management, process redesign, and change management principles
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with clients and teams
- Availability and willingness to travel 80% of the time and work extended hours as needed
- Lean, PMP, or other relevant project management/process improvement certification
Surgical Directions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Surgical Directions and has not been reviewed or approved by Surgical Directions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests employees start with substantial paid time off that increases over time, alongside multiple paid holidays and a floating holiday. Seasonal flexibility like Summer Fridays further enhances time away from work.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests paid family leave is offered for an extended period, with additional allowances such as bereavement and jury duty leave. These policies indicate meaningful support for major life events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests resources include an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, a complimentary wellbeing app, and retail discount access. These offerings complement core benefits to support overall wellbeing.
Surgical Directions Insights
What We Do
Surgical Directions is the nation’s premier clinician-driven perioperative consulting, technology, and workforce solutions organization. We have an unmatched depth of knowledge in the procedural space, with solutions that have been perfected over 25 years and across more than 500+ healthcare clients. Our team of highly experienced physicians, nurses, and business consultants leverage a peer-to-peer triad model to build credibility and break down silos. Our predictive data and analytics improve procedural productivity and help to facilitate difficult conversations. The result is real, lasting change that confidently generates financial, organizational, and operational results. In fact, we guarantee it!
