Executive Director of HIM

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network, a large, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas, seeks an Executive Director of Health Information Management to provide enterprise leadership for HIM and coding across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services.

The role partners with CDI, Revenue Integrity, Compliance, Finance, IT/Epic, and Quality to ensure accurate documentation and compliant reimbursement. Responsible for budgets, policies, and workforce leadership within Revenue Cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in HIM, coding, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HIM/coding leadership with enterprise oversight.

Responsibilities

• Leads HIM and coding strategy aligned with organizational clinical, operational, and financial objectives.
• Ensures compliance with CMS, OIG, HIPAA, and accreditation standards.
• Oversees budgeting and workforce planning for HIM and coding.
• Partners with IT/Analytics to drive performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HIM/Health Admin/Business Admin

Master’s degree (preferred)

RHIA/RHIT/CCS-P/CPC certifications

Tools

Epic workflows

Job description

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers ,or www.teamacclaim.org .

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers ,or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title:

Executive Director of HIM

Requisition Number:

45532

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Job Category:

Director / Management Level

Hours Worked:

Location:

JPOC 1400

Shift Worked:

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Executive Director Health Information Management (HIM) provides enterprise leadership for all HIM and coding operations across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and compliance of clinical documentation and coded data to support high-quality patient care, compliant reimbursement, and organizational sustainability. This position within Revenue Cycle, this position partners closely with clinical leaders, CDI, Revenue Integrity, Compliance, Finance, Managed Care, IT/Epic, and Quality to ensure the medical record accurately reflects care delivered and supports both fee-for-service and value-based reimbursement models.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

• Leads enterprise HIM and Coding strategy aligned with organizational clinical, operational, and financial objectives.
• Serves as the executive authority on documentation standards, coding practices, and data integrity.
• Drives modernization through automation, analytics, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Oversees all HIM and coding operations, including inpatient, outpatient, and professional coding; record completion; release of information; audits; DNFB; and coding-related charge lag.
• Establishes standardized workflows, productivity benchmarks, and quality controls to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensures timely, accurate coding to support cash flow and overall revenue cycle performance.
• Ensures the integrity of clinical documentation and coded data across the enterprise.
• Partners with Revenue Integrity, CDI, Denials, Compliance, and Managed Care to reduce revenue leakage and coding-related denials.
• Leads coding audits and oversee corrective action plans to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Supports accurate reporting of CMI, SOI/ROM, risk adjustment, quality metrics, and value-based care initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of ethical coding, accountability, and transparency.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and payer regulations, including CMS, OIG, HIPAA, and accreditation standards.
• Serves as executive representative during audits, regulatory reviews, and external engagements.
• Acts as executive sponsor for HIM and coding technologies, including Epic workflows, tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Partners with IT and Analytics to leverage data for performance improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Leads, develops, and mentors HIM and Coding leadership teams to achieve high performance.
• Oversees workforce planning, recruitment, training, and succession planning.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development.
• Prepares department operating budgets on an annual basis and monitors areas of responsibility for compliance within the current budget; develops cost estimates, forecasts, and expenditures to optimize rewards mix and ensures good governance and compliance processes.
• Oversees the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures.
• Establishes departmental productivity and quality standards and measures performance against industry best practice benchmarks.
• Participates in leadership development activities; implements strategies and processes to improve employee morale and performance.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited college or University.
• 10 plus years of experience in HIM, coding, or related field.
• 5 plus years of progressive HIM and/or Coding leadership experience to include enterprise-level oversight with demonstrated experience managing inpatient, outpatient, and professional coding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field of study from an accredited college or University.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, or CPC.
• Experience in a public, academic, or safety-net health system.

Location Address:
1400 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States