Chief Information Officer

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, forward-thinking IT strategy that aligns with Rogers' vision, clinical goals, and system-wide priorities

• Oversee the management of the IT infrastructure, applications, and data systems to ensure reliability, security, and performance.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, identifying technology trends and solutions that enhance patient care, access, and efficiency.

• Lead the organization in adopting emerging digital tools and platforms that support care coordination, virtual services, and operational intelligence.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure quality service and cost-effective solutions.

• Oversee the design, maintenance, and security of a resilient IT infrastructure across all Rogers locations, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and uptime.

• Champion cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable regulations while fostering a strong culture of security awareness.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of enterprise systems, including EHRs, practice management tools, and cloud-based platforms.

• Develops robust data systems to support clinical decision-making, quality improvement, and research efforts.

• Ensure accurate, real-time access to patient data, outcomes, and operational metrics across departments to drive performance and accountability.

• Promote interoperability between internal systems and external partners (e.g., payers, referring providers, public health entities).

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, service, and innovation.

• Establish effective governance structures for IT investments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clinical workflows, and financial stewardship.

• Cultivate partnerships with vendors, consultants, and external partners to bring cutting-edge technology solutions into the behavioral health space.

• Champion cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable regulations while fostering a strong culture of security awareness.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of enterprise systems, including EHRs, practice management tools, and cloud-based platforms.

• Visionary and strategic thinker with the ability to lead change in complex, mission-driven environments.

• Exceptional communication skills with a track record of building trust and alignment across executive, clinical, and technical teams.

• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring talent, driving accountability, and delivering measurable results.

• Oversees the IT budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources for technology initiatives and projects; monitoring expenditures to align with strategic goals while optimizing costs and maximizing ROI on technology investments.

Additional Job Description:

• Able to travel by car, bus, train, and airplane.

• May require on-call availability during critical system outages or issues.

• Position requires walking, sitting and standing. Lifting is moderate; must be capable of lifting a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Reaching, handling, grasping and manual dexterity are necessary to operate various equipment.

• Verbal and hearing ability are required to interact with staff, consultants, patients and family members of patients. Numerical ability is required to maintain records and operate a computer.

• Tact is required to interact effectively with employees and professional staff. Logical thinking and discretion required to make decisions in initiating and implementing policies and procedures and standards.

• Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal and auditory skills and abilities.

• Must be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment physical.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field required. Master's degree in business administration, Health Administration, or Technology Management strongly preferred.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least five (5) years in an executive or senior-level role within a healthcare environment.

• Prior experience in behavioral health or multi-state clinical organization is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to healthcare IT.

• Proven success leading large-scale technology initiatives, including HER implementations, infrastructure modernization, and data analytics strategies.

• Expertise in health IT systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Meditech), data platforms, and clinical informatics.

• Strong understanding of network architecture, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT service delivery models.

• Familiarity with healthcare standards, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH), and data privacy practices.

• Proven experience in project management and strategic planning.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Valid driver license. Must be granted insurable status by the Rogers Memorial Hospital insurance policy.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)