Surgery Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Surgery Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership for surgical services in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. This senior-level opportunity is ideal for a nursing professional with a strong surgical background, demonstrated management capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of patient safety, clinical performance, and operational efficiency.

The Surgery Manager will oversee daily surgical operations, support nursing staff, coordinate patient care activities, and collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and hospital leadership to ensure effective surgical service delivery. This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance clinical responsibilities with administrative oversight while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and patient-centered working environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current, active Alabama State Board of Nursing license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, as applicable to the position
• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience demonstrating management and leadership skills
• Minimum 2–3 years of direct Surgery experience
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, within 30 days
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical operations, support nursing personnel, and maintain high standards of patient care
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing Surgical Services, Operating Room operations, or perioperative nursing teams
• Experience overseeing surgical workflows, staff scheduling, and departmental performance
• Familiarity with surgical safety protocols, infection prevention, and healthcare regulatory standards
• Experience collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiology professionals, and hospital administration
• Demonstrated success in staff development, process improvement, and interdisciplinary team leadership
• Strong understanding of resource management, operational efficiency, and quality improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced nursing professional and surgical services leader with at least five years of professional experience demonstrating management capabilities and a minimum of two to three years of direct surgical experience.

They should possess the clinical knowledge necessary to understand the demands of a surgical environment while demonstrating the leadership skills required to guide staff, coordinate operations, and maintain safe, efficient patient care.

Candidates with previous Operating Room management, perioperative leadership, or surgical department oversight experience will be particularly well aligned with this opportunity.

Candidates must be prepared to relocate to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, within 30 days. The strongest applicants will demonstrate adaptability, decisive leadership, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with clinical teams and hospital leadership.

Compensation

$100,000 – $120,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's surgical management experience, nursing leadership background, additional clinical expertise, professional certifications, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize that effective surgical leadership is essential to maintaining safe patient care, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring the success of surgical operations. We focus on connecting experienced healthcare leaders with opportunities that recognize their professional expertise and provide meaningful responsibility within the organizations they serve.

This Surgery Manager opportunity offers the chance to apply your clinical and management experience in a leadership position where your decisions can directly influence team performance, operational effectiveness, and patient outcomes.

Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication, personalized attention, and a candidate-focused approach. We'll help ensure this opportunity aligns with your surgical leadership experience, professional qualifications, compensation expectations, relocation readiness, and long-term career goals, so you can confidently pursue the next step in your healthcare leadership career.