Chief Medical Information Officer Opening on the GA/FL Line

The position of clinical Informatics/Chief Medical Informatics Officer is designed to serve as a liaison between Information Technology in all its facets and the physician/provider community.  Position reports to System CMO with cross-reporting to CIO. 

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review proposed IT initiatives in terms of their impact on clinicians at all sites, working closely with both IT staff, nursing informatics, and stakeholders, while being sensitive to organizational priorities and fiscal impacts.
• Create a strategic plan and road map for implementation.
• Working closely with IT staff and stakeholders at all sites, advise and help to problem-solve during project development and execution.  Maintain awareness of current and future projects.
• Disseminate information regarding IT initiatives/changes to stakeholders.
• Help to prioritize IT projects in combination with clinical and operational leadership.
• Liaise with clinical and operational leadership to keep them aware of ongoing initiatives, achieve buy-in, and as needed, lobby for financial support.
• Seek feedback from the clinical community regarding the success, or failure, of implemented IT projects.
• Maintain at least 30% of time in active clinical practice.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications:
•     MD or DO degree, followed by an accredited residency.
•     State of Georgia Medical License.
•     Membership in the medical staff at the Archbold Memorial Hospital.
•     Ability to assume a system wide approach in setting priorities as well as working with colleagues.

We are looking forward to celebrating Archbold's 100th anniversary in 2025!

Archbold opened as a modern, 100-bed hospital in 1925 and is now a robust healthcare system that includes four hospitals, four nursing homes and over 200 specialty physicians and employs nearly 3,000 staff members. 

And just in time for the hospital's centennial anniversary, a new maternity center is expected to be complete in 2025.

Archbold facilities are accredited by the Joint Commission. Recognized as a Top Hospital in Georgia by Georgia Trend Magazine for seven consecutive years, Archbold Memorial in Thomasville, Georgia is Archbold’s largest hospital with 264 beds. Affiliate hospitals, also in Georgia, include Archbold Brooks in Quitman, Archbold Grady in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell in Camilla - the Archbold system totaling over 650 licensed beds.

Across 45 points-of-care, Archbold serves the Southwest Georgia region bordering Alabama and Florida. This region features a warm climate and is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Home to many new and old traditions—you can enjoy a unique blend of small-town charm with growing economic opportunities. Here you will find a warm, welcoming community spirit that newcomers quickly come to appreciate. Archbold in Southwest Georgia provides an ideal setting for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying a low cost of living and a high quality of life.