Perioperative Medical Director

DUHS Perioperative Medical Director Job Description & Expectations Duke Health is seeking an exceptional physician leader to serve as Perioperative Medical Director for Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of perioperative services within one of the nation's leading academic health systems while supporting a growing community hospital environment. The Perioperative Medical Director will partner closely with surgical, anesthesia, nursing, and administrative leaders to advance quality, safety, operational excellence, physician engagement, and strategic growth across the perioperative enterprise. The successful physician candidate will be a collaborative leader with a passion for improving patient outcomes, optimizing operating room performance, and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability. This role combines part-time leadership with clinical effort and is open to physician applicants only. Position Highlights One-year renewable leadership appointmentLeadership role within the Duke University Health SystemMember of the perioperative leadership teamDirect collaboration with surgery, anesthesia, nursing, and executive leadershipOpportunity to influence perioperative strategy, growth, and system-wide initiativesPractice in one of the fastest-growing regions in North Carolina, serving the Lake Norman and greater Charlotte communities Key Responsibilities Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Champion evidence-based perioperative care pathways and quality initiativesPartner with multidisciplinary teams to improve surgical outcomes and reduce variation in careSupport peer review, patient safety investigations, and quality improvement effortsParticipate in surgical optimization initiatives and high-risk case review processes Operational Leadership Provide oversight of perioperative operations, access, throughput, and OR efficiencyCollaborate with operational teams on staffing, scheduling, capacity planning, and case prioritizationSupport improvements in on-time starts, turnover times, block utilization, and patient flowLead problem-solving efforts during operational challenges impacting patient care Physician Engagement Serve as a trusted liaison between medical staff and perioperative leadershipPromote communication, transparency, and collaboration among surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teamsSupport medical staff leadership activities, credentialing initiatives, and professional development Strategic and Institutional Leadership Align perioperative initiatives with organizational priorities and growth strategiesParticipate in capital planning, technology implementation, and service line developmentLead perioperative leadership forums and contribute to system-wide committees and task forces Financial Stewardship Promote responsible resource utilization and value-based carePartner with supply chain and operational leaders to support cost-conscious clinical decision-making Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited institutionBoard-certified in a surgical or perioperative specialtyDemonstrated leadership experience within perioperative, surgical, or hospital operationsStrong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skillsCommitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and physician engagement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.