SVP, Chief Digital Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy that aligns with the health system’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Lead digital innovation initiatives to improve patient engagement, care delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Establish a digital governance framework to ensure alignment and prioritization of digital initiatives across the enterprise.

Digital Health Transformation

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of digital health platforms across the Guthrie Pulse center(telehealth, remote monitoring, patient portals, mobile apps, AI-driven clinical tools).
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to integrate digital solutions into care pathways, workflows, and population health programs.
• Ensure that digital initiatives support value-based care, quality improvement, and improved health outcomes.
• Assess and deploy AI enhanced platforms.

Technology & Data Enablement

• Ensure that technology infrastructure supports digital innovation.
• Drive the use of analytics, big data, and artificial intelligence for clinical decision support, operational optimization, and personalized medicine.
• Promote interoperability, data security, and compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, CMS, FDA).

Change Management & Culture

• Foster a culture of digital innovation and transformation throughout the organization.
• Champion user-centered design and promote clinician, staff, and patient adoption of digital solutions.
• Provide executive leadership in workforce development related to digital competencies.

Financial & Performance Management

• Develop business cases for digital initiatives, ensuring return on investment (ROI) and alignment with financial targets.
• Monitor performance metrics for digital programs, reporting results to the executive team and board of directors.
• Secure and manage partnerships with vendors, startups, and technology partners to accelerate digital transformation.

 

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer/information science or relevant healthcare discipline
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Clinical background (MD, DO, RN) preferred but not required.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital transformation, healthcare technology, or related fields.
• Proven track record of implementing enterprise-wide digital strategies in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR), digital health platforms, and emerging technologies (AI, ML, IoT, cloud).
• Demonstrated success in change management and cross-functional leadership with deployment of new technology platforms.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and innovative thinker with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Deep understanding of healthcare delivery models, regulatory requirements, and digital health trends.
• Data-driven decision-making and ability to translate complex technology concepts into business outcomes.

 

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs):

• Adoption and utilization of digital tools across clinical and operational areas.
• Improvement in patient experience and engagement metrics.
• Reduction in operational costs through digital efficiencies.
• Measurable clinical outcome improvements supported by digital initiatives.
• Achievement of ROI for major digital investments.

This position is onsite in Sayre, Pennsylvania. 

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

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