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Hospital CEOs are interviewed on TV. Surgeons make millions of dollars per year. Directors of Surgical Services need an advocate too. That’s where Whitman Partners steps in.

Our unique business model focuses on search, consulting, and community exclusively for Directors of Surgical Services. This specialized approach means we give Directors of Surgical Services the attention and support they deserve as the critical team leaders of the Operating Room – the primary revenue center of every hospital.

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If you are a Hiring Manager looking for the best permanent, interim, or consultant Director of Surgical Services, Whitman Partners is your one-stop shop for A-list talent.

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The Role of a Lifetime is Now

Whitman Partners’ job map is the #1 industry resource for Directors of Surgical Services looking for new roles. We make it our business to be comprehensive, informative, and transparent about every opportunity available to our community sorted by state, hospital, and estimated salary.

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Connect with Our Network of Stars

Periop Café is the definitive resource for Directors of Surgical Services, and most importantly, a community built for and by the industry’s best and brightest perioperative leaders. You’ll receive access and the ability to contribute to our pool of content, professional development opportunities and partnerships, community resources, and more.

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Matthew Waterman

New Placement - Matthew Waterman - Director, Perioperative & Interventional Services

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Monique Freymuth

Director of Surgical Services Tip of the Week - Monique Freymuth, MSN, BSN, RN - Interim PACU Manager

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Wayne McFatter

New Placement - Wayne McFatter, MSN, RNFA, RN, CNOR

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Daphny

One Nurse’s Journey into Healthcare Leadership  

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Marline Courageux

Director of Surgical Services Tip of the Week - Marline Courageux, MBA-HM, BSN, CNOR - Director of Surgical Services

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Industry Pressures Revitalize Perioperative Nursing

Industry Pressures Revitalize Perioperative Nursing

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Leadership Summit AORN 2023

Whitman Partners AORN Session: Diversity, Organization Purpose, and Personal Branding  

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Keeli, Edna, Katie

Black Women in Periop Leadership: A Lot of Magic in One Place

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Hospital Negative Margins: How Essential Will Business Expertise Become For the Director of Surgical Services?  

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2022 Recap

The 2022 Year in Review: Travel Nurse Boom, Recession Stirs, and OR Business Manager Advantages 

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Matthew Waterman

New Placement - Matthew Waterman - Director, Perioperative & Interventional Services

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Wayne McFatter

New Placement - Wayne McFatter, MSN, RNFA, RN, CNOR

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Jennifer Garman

New Placement - Jennifer Garman, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, CPHQ, CNAMB - Operating Room Manager

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Tara-Barth-Placement

New Placement - Tara Barth, MSN, MBA, RN, BSN, Director of Surgical Services

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New Placement - Nancy Billington, DNP, MSN-L, RN, Director of Surgical Services

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Monique Freymuth

Director of Surgical Services Tip of the Week - Monique Freymuth, MSN, BSN, RN - Interim PACU Manager

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Marline Courageux

Director of Surgical Services Tip of the Week - Marline Courageux, MBA-HM, BSN, CNOR - Director of Surgical Services

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Krystal Robinson

Director of Surgical Services Tip of the Week - Krystal Robinson, BSN, RN - Administrative Director of Perioperative Care

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OR Tip of the Week - Terrice Ferguson

Director of Surgical Services Tip of the Week - Terrice Ferguson, OR Nurse Manager 

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Gregory Koulisis

Director of Surgical Services Tip of the Week - Gregory Koulisis, MSN, BSN, RN, CNML

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Daphny

One Nurse’s Journey into Healthcare Leadership  

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Mary Ann Leodoro

Road Warrior 2023 Nominee: Mary Ann Leodoro, MSN, MHA, BS, RN - Interim VP of Surgical Services

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Daphny Peneza

Whitman Partners Credentialing Success Story: Daphny Peneza, MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, FAORN 

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2023 Power List

Perioperative Power List 2023: Developing Staff, System Level Challenges, and Cutting Costs 

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Perioperative Leadership: A Distinct Skillset Gained from CSSM Credential 

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Mary Ann Leodoro

Road Warrior 2023 Nominee: Mary Ann Leodoro, MSN, MHA, BS, RN - Interim VP of Surgical Services

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BIPOC Logo

Congratulations to the BIPOC Perioperative Leaders to Know, Class of 2022!

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BIPOC 2022 Nominations

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Summit for Rural Hospital Leadership

Summit for Rural Hospital Leadership

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ANCC National Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference

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IAHCSMM Conference and Expo

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OR Business Management Conference

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ASCA 2023

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Award-Winning Community

Our recognition program runs four times a year, highlighting professionals of different career levels, diverse cultural backgrounds, and varying achievements.