Physician EHR Implementation Lead

Job Family:

Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

None

Guidehouse is seeking a clinically experienced and operations-savvy Physician to serve as the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Implementation Lead. This role is critical to supporting a multi-year, government-sponsored initiative to modernize healthcare delivery through the deployment of a comprehensive EHR system across hospital networks. The ideal candidate will bring deep clinical insight, a strong understanding of hospital operations, and a passion for improving care delivery through technology.

About the Project:

This initiative will integrate services across public health, behavioral health, corrections, and pharmacy. The Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in delivering a unified, interoperable EHR system that improves care delivery, operational efficiency, and compliance.

Why Guidehouse?

Guidehouse is a leading healthcare consulting firm committed to transforming care delivery through innovation, collaboration, and strategic insight. Join a team that values clinical expertise, operational excellence, and the power of technology to improve patient outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the clinical lead for EHR implementation projects, representing the voice of physicians and clinical staff throughout the design, deployment, and optimization phases.
• Collaborate closely with hospital leadership, clinical teams, IT professionals, and government stakeholders to ensure the EHR solution aligns with operational workflows and clinical best practices.
• Lead clinical workflow assessments and gap analyses to identify areas impacted by EHR adoption and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Translate clinical requirements into system specifications and work with technical teams to ensure accurate configuration and integration.
• Facilitate change management efforts, including clinician engagement, training strategy development, and adoption monitoring.
• Act as a liaison between Guidehouse, hospital systems, and the sponsoring government agency to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and outcomes.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify risks, and provide strategic guidance to ensure successful deployment and long-term sustainability.

Organizational Impact and Communication

• Leads cross-functional teams across clinical, operational, and technical domains.
• Communicates complex clinical strategies to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensures alignment with Commonwealth’s enterprise architecture and governance standards.

Leadership and Talent Management

• Provides mentorship, performance feedback, and escalation support across all clinical workstreams.
• Coordinates with PMO, Technical Lead, and Revenue Cycle Lead to ensure delivery milestones are met.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical operations or clinical informatics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• MD or DO with active clinical experience (board certification preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in large-scale EHR implementations, including at least 3 Oracle Health (Cerner) projects.
• Proven track record of leading or supporting large-scale EHR deployments in hospital or health system settings.
• Proven experience implementing Oracle Health PowerChart in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Deep understanding of acute care and ambulatory workflows, including documentation, order entry, medication administration, and care coordination.
• Experience with public sector healthcare delivery, including DPH and DMH facilities.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation standards, regulatory compliance, and patient safety protocols.
• Strong knowledge of clinical system optimization, dynamic documentation, and provider adoption strategies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Board Certification.
• Experience with federal/state EHR implementations, including VA or DoD projects.
• Experience with Oracle Health Data Intelligence (formerly HealtheIntent) for clinical analytics and reporting.
• Experience managing clinical transformation in multi-entity, multi-specialty environments.
• Deep experience with Oracle Health (Cerner), MEDITECH, and other EHR platforms across complex, multi-entity implementations 
• Proven success in leading cutover planning, mock go-lives, and dress rehearsals in heterogeneous environments 
• Familiarity with state-operated pharmacy services,