CIO, Rural Health IT Leader & Innovator

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide strategic and operational leadership for information technology, data, and digital infrastructure across all Baxter Health locations, including hospitals, clinics, home health, and rural sites.

The CIO will partner with clinical, financial, and administrative leaders to strengthen patient care, protect patient information, and advance the health system’s mission of independence and community focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant field (MBA, MHA or MIS) preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officer (“CHCIO”) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong track record in cybersecurity strategy and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a multi-year information technology strategy aligned with Baxter Health's plan and goals.
• Lead IT governance and risk management across multiple sites.
• Oversee EHR, enterprise applications, telehealth platforms, and clinical, revenue cycle, ERP, HR, and supply chain systems.
• Lead telecommunications, data networks, and connectivity across hospitals, clinics, and rural sites.
• Direct cybersecurity strategy, incident response, disaster recovery, and compliance with HIPAA and related regulations.
• Manage IT budgets and major vendor contracts to support rural healthcare sustainability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, healthcare administration, or a related field

Master's degree in a relevant field (MBA, MHA or MIS) preferred

Job description

Baxter Health is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide strategic and operational leadership for information technology, data, and digital infrastructure across all Baxter Health locations, including hospitals, clinics, home health, and rural sites.

The CIO will partner with clinical, financial, and administrative leaders to strengthen patient care, protect patient information, and advance the health system’s mission of independence and community focus.