Covenant Health, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a dynamic Senior Vice President, Chief Information Digital Officer (CIDO) to join its senior leadership team. As the top information technology leader in the organization, the CIDO will partner with the Chief Executive Officer and Covenant Health’s leadership team to ensure continued excellence in IT operations and security for the Knoxville area’s largest healthcare enterprise.
Covenant Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. Covenant Health serves a 25-county region in the highly competitive East Tennessee market. It is the Knoxville area’s largest employer, with 11,000 employees and 1,500 affiliated physicians and mid-level medical providers. The latest bond ratings and financial statements affirm that Covenant Health is a stable organization that is well-equipped to continue serving families in the surrounding region and positioned for future growth.
After 22 years of excellent service, Covenant’s IT leader recently retired, creating an opportunity for a new leader to continue the journey forward in the evolution of Covenant Health’s technology enterprise. The CIDO will provide the strategic and operational leadership to effectively guide the future direction of IT and digital in alignment with the mission and priorities of Covenant Health. The CIDO will develop the vision and plan to advance the technology capabilities of the health system in support business and clinical operations. Key areas of focus for the new CIDO include assessing the existing information systems environment and developing the roadmap for a scalable, integrated platform; modernizing the technology infrastructure; and, advancing data analytics and AI.
Covenant Health’s IT team focuses on innovation and optimization. Initiatives include telehealth and virtual urgent care, along with implementation of tele-ICU for enhanced critical care at Covenant Health hospitals. Covenant Health collaborates with Medically Home Group, Inc., to provide hospital-level care to patients in their homes. The health system’s innovative Advanced Care at Home program was the first in the region to combine in-home services, virtual care, and remote monitoring for around-the-clock hospital-level care.
The CIDO position provides an excellent opportunity to join a growing, stable, and trusted health system in a beautiful part of the nation. Covenant Health has been expanding as a comprehensive healthcare enterprise with hospitals, clinics, and outpatient services that focus on medical excellence and consumer experience. Its operations are supported and facilitated by innovative information technology that leads the way toward a new frontier of healthcare delivery.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for the healthcare industry, encourage a forward-thinking mindset and innovation, and establish an environment of accountability. While all qualified candidates will be considered, Covenant Health is seeking candidates with proven leadership skills for a large organization, along with extensive knowledge of healthcare IT innovations and ever-evolving cybersecurity challenges. A “big-picture thinker” and a thoughtful influencer will be an ideal fit. Additionally, the new CIDO will be a compassionate, team-oriented leader who focuses on building deep and lasting relationships with colleagues throughout the organization, board members, and the community at large.
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