Healthcare IT Strategy & Operations Director

Lifepoint Health; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Disability

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with companyss

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health – Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking an IT Director to lead enterprise IT strategy and operations in a multi-site healthcare setting. You will drive governance, cybersecurity, EHR initiatives, regulatory compliance, and staff development, while partnering with hospital leadership to align technology with clinical and operational goals.

This role emphasizes collaboration, budget stewardship, vendor management, and change management to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT management experience, with healthcare exposure.
• Experience with hospital IT operations, EHR systems, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and project management.
• Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills; manage budgets and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT governance and strategic planning across the hospital and enterprise.
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including clinical and business systems, security, and support.
• Ensure HIPAA/HITECH compliance and participate in audits and accreditation processes.
• Drive hospital IT initiatives (EHR upgrades, cybersecurity, digital transformation) and reduce technical debt.
• Champion change management and staff training while partnering with leadership and vendors.

Skills

IT leadership

Data governance

Cybersecurity

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Staff development

Communication

Healthcare IT

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Security tools

Job description

Lifepoint Health – Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY is seeking an IT Director to lead enterprise IT strategy and operations in a multi-site healthcare setting. You will drive governance, cybersecurity, EHR initiatives, regulatory compliance, and staff development, while partnering with hospital leadership to align technology with clinical and operational goals.

This role emphasizes collaboration, budget stewardship, vendor management, and change management to deliver reliable