Director - Information Technology

Atlas Healthcare Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement matching

Job summary

Atlas Healthcare Partners is seeking a Director - Information Technology to shape IT strategy, oversee infrastructure, and lead a cross-functional team across multiple states. You will translate company goals into actionable IT initiatives and manage resources to support clinical and operational systems.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 10 years in healthcare settings, and strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of healthcare environment experience.
• Proven leadership in large-scale projects and budgeting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises designated staff.
• Leads task forces to plan, implement, and coordinate facility activities to maximize service quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Directs IT strategy development and ROI-focused project evaluation to support annual budgets.
• Ensures department standards and regulatory compliance for reliable IT operations.
• Serves as IT department expert and ensures staff adherence to regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Healthcare field

Job description

Atlas Healthcare Partners exists to form strategic partnerships with health systems across the nation to develop, manage and operate Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in their markets. As a key player in this rapidly growing healthcare segment, we are committed to providing exceptional care and outstanding customer service to every patient, every physician, every time. Our daily focus revolves around our core values of Integrity, Culture, Teamwork, Respect, and Results.

In addition to fostering a workplace that encourages professional growth and advancement, we provide industry-leading health and dental benefits, paired with a matching retirement package. We look forward to you being a vital part of our journey in shaping the future of healthcare.

Job Title

Director - Information Technology

Position Summary

This position is the managerial professional who participates in the development of the strategic direction and objectives for information technology solutions. Evaluates and translates company plan and goals. Interacts with management across diverse areas and multiple states participating in the evaluation of company plan and initiatives to develop actionable projects and activities in support of the company’s infrastructure and infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and supervises the workflow for designated staff. This includes initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions. This includes establishing priorities, workloads, controls and work procedures, as well as determining resources needed.
• Participates and may lead task forces to plan, implement, and coordinate facility activities to maximize service quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Evaluates and participates in the development of the company strategic direction and plan and determines the high‑level design, direction, and coordination of information technology projects, and solutions. Ensures that department and company standards are implemented and consistently adhered to, ensuring current and future reliability and functionality.
• This position is accountable for meeting annual budgetary goals. Assembles feasibility studies, request for information/proposal (RFI/RFP) and return on investment (ROI) calculations in support of the annual budgets.
• Provides expertise and is the point person on behalf of information technology. Ensures that departmental staff is trained and adheres to all local, state and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core company values each and every day. A high level of teamwork in conjunction with all leaders and Executive Assistant team members is required.

NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess strong knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Progressive experience in a healthcare environment, or equivalent combination of relevant education, technical, business and healthcare experience typically achieved in 10 years.
• Must demonstrate superb knowledge of information technology and healthcare. Needs considerable proven leadership experience in large scale project planning, reporting, and budgeting. Successful candidates will have skills and experience to recruit, mentor, motivate, evaluate, and retain effective staff.
• Requires exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to engage technical and non‑technical audiences. Requires leadership skills with ability to lead, communicate, and interact across facilities and at various levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Physical Demands / Environment Factors

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require off‑site travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Includes supervisory and/or professional staff.

Directly Reporting

This position reports to the Senior Vice President of IT.

Type of Supervisory Responsibilities

The incumbent provides supervision for candidate selection, training, individual and team development, mentoring, performance appraisals, work assignments and disciplinary actions.

Scope and Complexity

This position has company wide responsibility for a wide range of information technology projects, and hardware and software solutions. Work is performed in a fast‑paced multi‑tasked environment where there may be conflicting priorities or tight deadlines. The incumbent has critical decision‑making authority for projects, designs and solutions and works at peer level with management across diverse areas and multiple states. The incumbent develops content and participates in meetings, presentations, visioning sessions, strategic and planning sessions, implementation activities, and supports functions system wide. Maintains and applies a broad expert knowledge of company policies, procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements.