Key Responsibilities/ Duties:
- Maintain deep knowledge of the client’s specific needs within the long-term care environment, including applications, infrastructure, and clinical and administrative workflows.
- Assist long-term care clients in developing, maintaining, and managing an IT budget that meets their operational and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain written strategic technology roadmaps that address the evolving needs of long-term care facilities, ensuring alignment with care delivery objectives.
- Provide strategic direction to long-term care clients by leveraging technologies that enhance resident care, optimize staff workflows, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Advise clients on regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, and other long-term care standards) and support compliance efforts through appropriate technology solutions.
- Stay informed about long-term care industry trends, regulations, and emerging healthcare technologies to offer innovative solutions that address sector-specific challenges.
- Conduct IT risk management assessments tailored to long-term care environments, focusing on minimizing risks to resident data, operational continuity, and care quality.
- Lead regular Executive Business Review meetings with C-level executives, administrators, and department heads in long-term care facilities to review IT strategy and outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal leadership to design and build IT service offerings specifically catered to the long-term care industry.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the long-term care sector at industry events and sales meetings, supporting the business development team.
- Participate in prospect and clients assessments within the long-term care market and provide detailed gap analyses with recommendations for improving technology alignment and care outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Sound conceptual knowledge of IT infrastructure, clinical and administrative workflows, and software systems used in long-term care facilities.
- Knowledgeable in healthcare compliance, regulations, and technology standards specific to long-term care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
- Strong business acumen with a focus on the financial and operational challenges unique to the long-term care industry.
- Superior organization, leadership, and facilitation skills, particularly in a healthcare setting.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree required in related field.
- 10 + years of experience in IT consulting or prior experience as CIO in specific industry vertical.
- Strong business acumen with ability to communicate business benefits of technology investments.
- Strong foundation in financial management with the ability to translate technology investments into financial terms.
- Proven track record of maintaining C-level relationships as a trusted advisor.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary Work – Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
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