Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)

Physician Leadership, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Enloe Health in Chico, California seeks a Chief Medical Information Officer to bridge clinical operations and information technology, guiding clinical informatics and Epic optimization across the system.

In this leadership role, you will partner with the CIO and medical staff to set strategic technology directions, champion workflow improvements, improve patient safety, and drive enterprise-wide IT transformation.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician eligible to practice in California.
• Recent clinical practice experience.
• Experience in medical informatics and clinical information systems development.
• Strong understanding of Epic applications or comparable EHR platforms.
• Board certification in Clinical Informatics preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Bridge clinical operations, the medical staff, and information technology.
• Partner with CIO and physician leadership.
• Lead vision for physician technology adoption and IT service delivery.
• Champion workflow improvement, provider efficiency, and patient safety via technology.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, Quality and Ops to align best practices with IS strategy.
• Lead Epic optimization and technology governance initiatives.
• Represent IT in stakeholder meetings and enterprise-wide projects.

Skills

Clinical informatics

Epic systems

Leadership & strategy

Change management

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Join Enloe Health as Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)

Location: Chico, California
Facility: Enloe Health – Enloe Medical Center | Level II Trauma Center | 298 Beds

Enloe Health is the leading medical center in Northern California, serving more than 400,000 residents across six counties. As the only acute care facility in a metropolitan area of more than 100,000 people, we are proud to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and cost-effective care. Recognized as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades and a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, Enloe Health is committed to clinical excellence, physician leadership, and innovation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Serve as the physician leader bridging clinical operations, the medical staff, and information technology across the organization.
• Partner directly with the Chief Information Officer while collaborating closely with the Chief Medical Officer and physician leadership.
• Lead the strategic vision for physician technology adoption, clinical informatics, Epic optimization, and IT service delivery.
• Champion clinical workflow improvement, provider efficiency, patient safety initiatives, and physician engagement through technology solutions.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, Quality, and Operational leaders to align clinical best practices with information systems strategy.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflows, regulatory compliance, and operational performance through technology.
• Represent Information Technology in key stakeholder meetings and participate in strategic planning, capital initiatives, and enterprise-wide projects.
• Play an integral leadership role in Epic optimization, technology governance, change management, and clinical transformation initiatives.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Approximately 50% CMIO administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice.
• The CMIO component provides an annual salary equivalent of $208,000. Clinical compensation is determined by the physician's specialty and clinical practice, with estimated total annual compensation generally ranging from $300,000 to $600,000 or more, depending on specialty and clinical activity.
• Malpractice insurance covered by the medical center.
• Robust sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualified candidates.

WHY CHICO?

• Chico offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and cultural sophistication, thanks in part to California State University, Chico.
• Approximately 300 days of sunshine annually.
• Outdoor amenities including Bidwell Park's 3,600-plus acres, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
• A vibrant downtown with local restaurants, boutiques, farmers markets, and live entertainment.
• Excellent public, charter, and private school options.
• Easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Mt. Shasta, San Francisco, and the California coast.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Join a team where your leadership is valued, your vision is supported, and your impact extends across the entire organization. As Chief Medical Information Officer at Enloe Health, you will help shape the future of healthcare delivery through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed physician eligible to practice in California.
• Recent clinical practice experience required.
• Experience in medical informatics and the development of clinical information systems, inpatient and/or ambulatory, required.
• Strong understanding of Epic applications or comparable electronic health record platforms.
• Prior medical staff or physician leadership experience preferred.
• Board certification in Clinical Informatics preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives, drive change management, and build consensus among stakeholders.