Clinical Informatics Director (Remote)

GovCIO is hiring a Clinical Informatics Director (MD/DO) to lead senior clinical strategy for complex healthcare technology initiatives, working fully remote from Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, US.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between healthcare providers and digital health teams, ensuring technology solutions support real‑world care delivery.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of electronic health record (EHR) integrations, telehealth platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Develop and enforce clinical governance, safety, and compliance standards across all technology projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including IT, security, operations, and vendor partners—to align project timelines with clinical workflows.
• Provide expert guidance on clinical documentation improvement, decision support, and patient outcome measurement.
• Mentor and coach clinical staff on best practices for using health IT systems.
• Prepare and present reports for senior leadership and government stakeholders on project performance and clinical impact.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with active, unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Minimum 8 years of clinical experience, with at least 4 years in health informatics or digital health leadership.
• Proven track record managing large‑scale EHR, telehealth, or health‑data analytics implementations.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, and other federal health‑IT regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Board certification in a clinical specialty.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum project methodologies.
• Familiarity with interoperability standards such as FHIR, HL7, and APIs.

Compensation

Annual salary: $200,805.80

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your clinical informatics leadership experience through the GovCIO careers portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a medical license to apply for this position?

Yes, an active, unrestricted MD or DO license in the United States is required.

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the role is 100% remote, allowing you to work from Baton Rouge or any other U.S. location.

What security clearance is needed?

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Suitability/Public Trust clearance.