Associate Chief Digital Information Officer

Associate Chief Digital Information Officer

Lead digital transformation at St. John's Episcopal Hospital as the next Associate Chief Digital Information Officer.

The Position

The Associate Chief Digital Information Officer plays a critical role in overseeing the technology infrastructure and digital systems, ensuring that St. John's Episcopal Hospital's clinical, financial, and administrative operational needs are met. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this leader will oversee a team of four direct reports and 35 FTEs. This leader will be responsible for performing a gap analysis to identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the leader will develop a strategic roadmap for the MEDITECH expansion project and continue to mentor and develop the team, building upon the strong progress already achieved. Ideal candidates will bring dynamic leadership, strategic vision, and a collaborative approach to partnering with leadership across the organization. A strong understanding of departmental dynamics and the ability to step in decisively during time-sensitive situations will be essential. This is a full-time, onsite role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree strongly preferred. Minimum of eight years of progressive healthcare IT leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to drive enterprise IT strategy, innovation, and transformation; prior CIO experience highly preferred. Deep knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including HIPAA, NIST, HITECH, and CMS regulations; relevant professional certifications such as CHCIO, CPHIMS, or CISSP are a plus. Proven expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight within complex healthcare environments.

Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $240,000 to $250,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is the only full-service acute care hospital on the Rockaway Peninsula. St. John's is a 240-bed community hospital affiliated with Episcopal Health Services and is comprised of more than 400 physicians and 1,500 employees. Accredited by The Joint Commission, St. John's Episcopal Hospital is a New York State Designated Stroke Center and has recently been recognized for healthcare quality by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The facility is an active and growing provider of comprehensive medical surgical, emergency, and diagnostic services for residents of The Rockaways, The Five Towns, Southern Queens, and Southwestern Nassau County.

The Community

This location offers great living options within commutable range with access to high-end culture. Far Rockaway is nestled on the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens and is located just north of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Sitting just over 20 miles from Manhattan, the town offers easy access to world-class shopping and dining, professional sports teams, and unrivaled entertainment options. Just minutes away from beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, residents enjoy surfing, swimming, or jet skiing at Jacob Riis Park and can see the famous Art Deco bathhouse – a staple of New York history.