Director Technology Strategy Jobs in Corbin, KY (NOW HIRING)

Your experience matters 
 

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A IT&S Director who excels in this role:

• Serve as the primary liaison between hospital leadership and enterprise IT, ensuring local needs are represented in system-wide planning and that enterprise strategies are effectively implemented at the facility level.

• Participate in enterprise governance councils and contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance, cybersecurity, and technology standards.

• Lead the hospital's IT strategic planning process, aligning technology initiatives with both hospital and enterprise goals.

• Operational Excellence & Service Delivery

  • Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services, ensuring high availability and performance of clinical and business systems.

  • Implement and monitor IT service management processes, incident response, and change management in accordance with enterprise policies.

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH) and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.

  • Project & Change Management

  • Lead or support enterprise IT initiatives at the hospital, including but not limited to EHR upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, digital transformation efforts, and initiatives to reduce technical debt within the hospital's data center; perform other duties as assigned.

  • Champion change management, staff training, and adoption of new technologies, leveraging enterprise resources and best practices.

• Collaboration & Relationship Building

  • Foster strong relationships with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and enterprise IT peers to ensure technology solutions meet operational and clinical needs.

  • Engage with external vendors and partners as needed, following enterprise procurement and vendor management guidelines.

• Financial Stewardship

  • Collaborate with hospital financial leaders to support cost containment strategies and ensure technology initiatives align with organizational priorities.

  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost savings, and revenue generation through technology.

• Talent Management & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the hospital IT team, promoting a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.

  • Support enterprise talent initiatives, including workforce planning, succession management, and staff engagement.

• Performance Improvement & Innovation

  • Drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery, leveraging data analytics, benchmarking, and enterprise performance metrics.

  • Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of emerging technologies that advance patient care, operational efficiency, and data security. 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
   

What we're looking for 
IT&S Director:

• 5 + years of progressive IT management experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare and multi-site or enterprise environments. 

• Demonstrated experience with hospital IT operations, EHR systems, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and project management.

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate across clinical, operational, and enterprise teams.

• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and IT staff development.

• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in healthcare IT.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field required, or 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
   

More about Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services. 

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline.  Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

EEOC Statement:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.