Does the surgical director have functional authority?

The director of surgery has authority.

The director of surgery is the person in charge of hospital surgery and has authority. As the director of the department, he is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily work of the department, including making work plans, arranging the scheduling of doctors and nurses, and supervising the operation process. The director of surgery is also responsible for the recruitment, training and assessment of department personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the department. In addition, the surgical director plays an important role in the medical team, and cooperates with other departments to formulate and implement treatment plans to ensure that patients get the best surgical medical services.