Clinical Informatics Director (Remote)

GovCIO is hiring a Clinical Informatics Director (MD/DO) to lead senior clinical initiatives for remote healthcare technology projects across the United States. This fully remote role, based in Cammack Village, Pulaski County, offers a salary of $309,242.78.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic clinical leadership and vision for complex digital health implementations.
• Act as the primary liaison between clinical teams, IT developers, and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure technology solutions align with provider workflows, patient safety, and outcome metrics.
• Develop and oversee clinical informatics policies, standards, and best‑practice guidelines.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through system design, testing, deployment, and post‑implementation evaluation.
• Drive data analytics initiatives to support evidence‑based decision making and continuous improvement.
• Manage compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other federal suitability/public‑trust requirements.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in a clinical specialty.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in clinical informatics, health IT, or related fields.
• Proven track record leading large‑scale health‑technology projects in a remote or multi‑site environment.
• Deep understanding of EHR systems, interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR), and data governance.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for clinical audiences.
• Eligibility for a US Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud‑based health platforms and AI‑driven clinical decision support.
• Leadership experience in a federal or government‑contract setting.
• Published research or presentations in clinical informatics.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $309,242.78 per year. Competitive federal‑contract benefits package, flexible remote work policy, professional development funds, and comprehensive health coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of clearance is required for this position?

Candidates must be eligible for a United States Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Is this role fully remote?

Yes, the Clinical Informatics Director position is fully remote, allowing work from any location.

What clinical background is needed?

The role requires an MD or DO degree with board certification and at least 8 years of informatics or health‑IT experience.