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Geisinger has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for candidates for their Chief Information Security Officer.

Geisinger, a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare system that is leading healthcare change, is an integrated health system that is widely recognized for its innovative use of electronic health records and the development of innovative care delivery models.

Geisinger is comprised of 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, a college of medicine and a nearly 600,000-member health plan serving more than three million residents in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and beyond.

Geisinger’s key initiatives include:

Geisinger Health Plan is known for its high-quality, affordable healthcare benefits.
65 Forward, senior-focused primary care centers that combine smaller panel sizes and wellness programming to provide a concierge experience.
Geisinger at Home, their team-based care that makes it easier to improve health for their sickest patients by meeting them where they are at home.
Precision Health/MyCode Community Health Initiative leverages multiple generations of data and genetic sequencing to generate insights that make anticipatory changes in patients’ care plans.
Mail-order pharmacy that auto-refills every 90 days for enrolled patients at a lower cost and bypasses the need for a retail pharmacy.
Primary care expansion provides patients with providers that act as a trusted resource they can turn to partner with for all their health needs.
Telemedicine that makes it easier for patients to connect with providers from wherever they are located.
Employee engagement and retention that invests in employees’ development with opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and career advancement.
Top patient satisfaction with providers that consistently rank in the top 10 percent in patient experience nationally.
The Geisinger Academy provides a continuum of learning opportunities with a focus on teaching and learning, communication, management and leadership, scholarly activity, and precision medicine.

Chief Information Security Officer Position Overview

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is primarily responsible for risk management including advising senior management of risks to the business due to the implementation of technology used for business operation.

This advisory position includes maturing and innovating an information security program and management infrastructure to ensure that technology risks are identified and managed according to the risk culture of the enterprise.

The CISO reports to the Chief Assurance Officer at Geisinger who reports to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors. The CISO also provides updates to the Committee on a quarterly basis. The CISO works closely with peers in information technology, privacy, legal and internal audit.

Some other key projects:

Integrating an academic institution’s technology platform into the System’s information technology infrastructure
Developing a security strategy to support various joint venture information technology requirements

The CISO will provide leadership to the security team of approximately 20 staff, which includes security operations, incident response, cloud security, and security communications.

The CISO will continue to build a robust security program based on the NIST framework. Some of the key projects in which the CISO will play an integral role will be:

Partnering with information technology to provide information security recommendations during Geisinger’s digital transformation/cloud modernization
Maturing the information security program, policies and tools to support a hybrid-cloud model
Improving security awareness

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required

Leadership Experience: Minimum of seven years

Related Work Experience: Minimum of seven years

Healthcare Experience: Preferred

For more information about the organization, the Chief Information Security Officer position, and the community, click the “Full Profile” link (top right sidebar).

Please note that Kirby Partners exclusively represents this job opportunity and all candidates will be presented through our team of executive recruiters. If you have questions about this position, please email Bryan Kirby.

Rothman Orthopaedics has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for candidates for their Chief Information Officer.

Why Rothman Orthopaedics?

Since its founding in 1970, Rothman Orthopaedics remains steadfast in its mission: to provide communities with high quality, compassionate, and affordable musculoskeletal care that is ground in evidence-based medicine. This commitment has allowed us to exceed expectations and simultaneously grow into one of the nation’s largest and most respected orthopaedic practices.

As an organization solely focused on the treatment of both routine and complex musculoskeletal issues, we devote the entirety of our resources to the development of new treatments, the advancement of clinical care, and the pursuit of excellence in education and research.

Focused Expertise

Each provider performs hundreds of procedures a year within their specialty, implementing the latest treatment interventions and medical advancements backed by clinical research.

A distinguishing feature of Rothman Orthopaedics is our emphasis on specialization in clinical practice and research. Our joint surgeons focus on joints. Spine surgeons on the spine and so on. This ensures our patients receive unparalleled care from a physician who is an expert in their field and who is committed to providing the best outcomes possible.

Orthopaedic Leadership

We train the orthopaedic specialists of tomorrow training over 130 orthopaedic residents and fellows each year.

Our providers conduct satellite simulcasts and webcasts to instruct local orthopaedic surgeons and colleagues from around the world on the latest advances in science and technology.

Research Excellence

The most published Orthopaedic practice each year at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Our research team works with our world-renowned physicians to study diseases of the bones and cartilage, and pioneer groundbreaking advances in prevention, care, and treatment.
This research is published widely in medical journals. Our physicians have authored hundreds of book chapters, dozens of textbooks, and have given thousands of presentations to audiences around the world.

Team Partnerships:

Rothman believes in supporting the communities we serve. Strategic partnerships from professional sports to youth teams and charitable organizations are an important part of our company culture. Rothman is proud to be the team physicians for the following, but not limited to:

Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia 76ers
The Radio City Rockettes
The Big East Conference
Villanova University
St. Joseph’s University
Over 60 local high schools and colleges

Chief Information Officer Overview

Rothman has recognized the need for exceptional orthopaedic care in other parts of the country and is now ready to engage a fast-paced plan of national growth.

A key to the success of this aggressive growth plan is the scalability of business processes and systems.

Rothman must match the skills and talents of its information technology leadership to these new strategic requirements of the business.

Rothman is hiring its first corporate CIO in order to build the needed enterprise IT systems to support emerging business operations, systems, applications, and IT staff in a true national model.

This hands-on and technology-focused CIO will be responsible for all aspects of Rothman’s information technology and systems.

This broad, senior level executive reports to the Chief Innovation Officer and oversees a future staff of over 60 IT team members.

Qualifications

The successful individual must possess extensive and broad hands-on IT expertise, preferably in healthcare, along with exceptional interpersonal skills, strong verbal & written communication skills, and the ability to help resolve disagreements and conflicts productively.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science or business administration.
10 years of experience managing and/or directing day-to-day IT operations.
5 years of experience working in the healthcare IT industry.
Demonstrated ability to apply technologies to solve strategic business problems.
Proven leadership, mentorship, and management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred.
A background of providing technology to physician groups is preferred.
Exceptional experience in systems architecture at a national scale.
Strong background in project portfolio management.
EMR expertise with E-Clinical Works.

Additional Requirements:

Residency in or relocation to the Philadelphia area is required.
Rothman has an employee Covid vaccination requirement.

For more information about the organization, the Chief Information Officer position, and the community, click the “Full Profile” link (top right sidebar).

Geisinger has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for Chief Privacy Officer job candidates.

Geisinger is one of the nation’s largest health service organizations with 13 hospital campuses and two research centers. As an integrated health system, Geisinger is widely recognized for its innovative use of electronic health records and the development of innovative care delivery models.

Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and in southern New Jersey. In all, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive impact on these economies and has received national recognition for its integration, quality, and service.

Chief Privacy Officer Job Overview

The Chief Privacy Officer at Geisinger is an incredible opportunity for an experienced leader seeking a collaborative, financially healthy, and prestigious organization. The Chief Privacy Officer will champion patient and data privacy, continue to build organizational awareness around privacy and consult with internal and external stakeholders. The Privacy Officer is responsible for the organization’s Privacy Program including but not limited to:

Daily operations of the program
Development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures
Monitoring program compliance
Investigation and tracking of incidents and breaches
Ensuring patients’ rights in compliance with federal and state laws

Qualifications

Geisinger seeks a proven leader with excellent project management skills. To be successful the Chief Privacy Officer must be a strong communicator with the ability to independently and self-sufficiently identify and navigate various privacy-related issues, with reliable judgment and discretion.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of ten years of privacy legal, healthcare information management and/or compliance experience required, preferably in healthcare or health insurance privacy.
Strong subject matter expertise and knowledge of all relevant privacy laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
Relevant knowledge about information security and the inherent interplay between privacy and cybersecurity required.
Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as problem-solving capabilities to ensure that business plans and strategies do not subject the organization to any legal or regulatory violations and/or undue risk or exposure.
Knowledge and experience related to information access, release of information, and release control technologies; knowledge in and the ability to apply the principles of privacy, project management, and change management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant graduate degree (e.g. Juris Doctor or Master’s degree in a related field)
Certified in Health Care Information Privacy and Security (CHPS) or equivalent credential such as RHIA

For more information about Geisinger, the Chief Privacy Officer job, and the community, click the “Full Profile” link (top right sidebar).

St. Luke’s University Health Network has retained Kirby Partners to conduct a nationwide executive search for candidates for this Senior Director job.

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a non-profit, fully integrated system providing services at ten hospitals and more than 300 sites in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks, Monroe and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.

SLUHN has won the Watson Health Top 100 Hospitals Award in the major teaching hospital category for four years in a row, widely regarded as one of the highest honors in the health care industry. The Network has also been routinely honored by a multitude of other organizations, including U.S. News & World Report in its annual listings of America’s Best Hospitals and Hospital Top Performance.

Senior Director Job Overview:

With an organizational culture that values the importance of relationship building, employee engagement, innovation, and teamwork SLUHN is seeking an HR technology leader to partner with HR, IT and Operations Leaders to optimize programs and develop initiatives to leverage the use of Workday, Cornerstone Learning Management, and other HR related systems for the Network.

The Senior Director, HCMS & Systems is a replacement position which will oversee the Workday Human Capital Management System (HCMS), instructional design, and related customer service team at an executive
level.

The ideal candidate will be well versed in both high-functioning HR operations/strategy and the advanced technology that supports it. SLUHN is rapidly growing by both acquisition and new construction; the Senior Network Director will be responsible for meeting the future growth of the organization and workforce.

Qualifications:

Minimum of seven years’ experience in HR systems and HR operations
Strong knowledge base of HCMS technologies
Strong senior leadership experience
Experience with project oversight and strategy development
Collaborative, team player, flexible, & innovative
Workday experience preferred

For more information about the organization, the Senior Director job, and the community, click the “Full Profile” link (top right sidebar) or click here.

St. Luke’s University Health Network has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Information Officer Position.

Organization Overview

St. Luke’s University Health Network is a non-profit and nationally recognized network that provides services at over 200 sites within the Pennsylvania area. As the region’s second largest employer with over 9,500 employees consisting of almost 1,200 board certified physicians who represent more than 90 specialties, St. Luke’s delivers a variety of care options. St. Luke’s is committed to continuing its tradition of providing quality care services for residents of Eastern Pennsylvania and has broken ground for what will become the seventh hospital in the network.

Chief Medical Information Officer Position Highlights

The CMIO reports to the CIO. This position will work with ACOs, innovation, data analytics, and population health. The CMIO will need to remain “clinically relevant”. St. Luke’s has a very collaborative culture and to gain acceptance, the CMIO will need to practice a minimum of 20%. The CEO of St. Luke’s is a true leader in healthcare and not a follower of trends. The organization is trying to make all aspects of the business better. The CMIO will play a major role in the continued transformation. The organization is fast paced and has a strong culture of getting things accomplished. They are known for their quality. The organization is very supportive of its leadership and innovation. They are customer facing and are moving heavily into telehealth and wellness. The Epic inpatient implementation was extremely successful and they expect no less for the outpatient implementation. They have sophisticated users and an academic nature. The CMIO will play a key role in the implementation of Epic outpatient system-wide. They are pursuing a clinically integrated network and the CMIO will be engaged with clinicians to ensure a smooth transition.

Temple University Health System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Director of Financial and Administrative Applications.

Organization Overview

Temple University Health System (TUHS) is a $1.6 billion academic health system dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research. TUHS is affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Temple University Hospital (TUH), ranked among the “Best Hospitals” in the region by U.S. News & World Report.

Director of Financial and Administrative Applications Position Highlights

The Director of Financial and Administrative Applications is responsible for the implementation and support of all Human Resource, Payroll, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Nurse Scheduling Systems. Temple utilizes PeopleSoft HRIS, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Supply Chain. Kronos is used for time and attendance. Other applications include HPM, Strata, Altiris, and Cobblestone. The Director of Financial and Administrative Systems reports to the CIO and communicates regularly with Senior Leadership. The Director will manage a staff of 2 managers and 10 technical resources.

Temple University Health System has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their AVP, Clinical Applications Position.

Organization Overview

Temple University Health System (TUHS) is a $1.4 billion academic health system based in Philadelphia, PA, dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research. TUHS has expanded from a single academic medical center in North Philadelphia to a comprehensive health care system that seeks to be both the top health system in the region and the employer of choice in Philadelphia.

AVP, Clinical Applications Position Highlights

The Vice President of Clinical Applications will oversee the implementation of Epic as well as maintain the legacy applications. The organization is presently running TDS. Additional projects include the implementation of Softlab and a new PACS and RIS system. Being an academic organization, managing key relationships with different departments and the School of Medicine are critical to success in this position. The School of Medicine has their own IT department and Temple University Physicians, Fox Chase Medical Group and Temple Physicians Inc. run Epic ambulatory. This Vice President will need to coordinate with the Ambulatory Director.

The Penn State Hershey Medical Center has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Research Informatics Officer Position.

Organization Overview

Founded in 1963 through a gift from The Milton S. Hershey Foundation, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. Penn State College of Medicine boasts more than 200 graduate students and 590 medical students. With over 175,000 square feet of research space, the college supports scientific investigation in the basic, clinical and translational sciences. Penn State Hershey Health System is comprised of four hospitals and six institutes.

Chief Research Informatics Officer Position Highlights

The Penn State Hershey Medical Center Chief Research Informatics Officer (CRIO) provides leadership in the design, development and execution of comprehensive information technology solutions in support of the research and education informatics activities at the Penn State Hershey campus. Specifically, the CRIO is responsible for the programmatic development and oversight of activities related to the intersection of clinical research, research informatics and medical education. The CRIO will work directly with researchers and educators to document, analyze, and translate their needs into technical architectures and informatics solutions. This new position highlights the increasingly critical role research informatics plays in Penn State Hershey’s expanding innovative research enterprise.

Lehigh Valley Health Network has retained Kirby Partners to identify, qualify and present individuals for their Chief Information Officer Position.

Organization Overview

Lehigh Valley Health Network is among seven of the nation’s leading health systems that have formed an interstate consortium called AllSpire that will address quality, population health management, best practices, innovation and excellence. LVHN is a complex, progressive integrated delivery health system located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Chief Information Officer Position Highlights

The Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer (SVP/CIO) position oversees all information technology aspects of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). The SVP/CIO provides the leadership and vision for the information technology organization in support of the clinical, research, academic and administrative functions of the enterprise. They will be going live with Epic inpatient in early August, following a very successful ambulatory implementation last March. This position reports to the CEO of LVHN and is an active member of the senior leadership team. They are looking for this SVP/CIO to be a strategic leader to plan and lead the future direction of IT.

Organization Overview

Lifespan, Rhode Island’s first health system was founded in 1994 by Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. A comprehensive, integrated, academic health system affiliated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Lifespan’s present partners also include Rhode Island Hospital’s pediatric division, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Bradley Hospital, Newport Hospital, and Gateway Healthcare. A not-for-profit organization, Lifespan is overseen by a board of volunteer community leaders who are guided by its mission to improve the health status of the people it serves in Rhode Island and New England through the provision of customer friendly, geographically accessible and high value services.

Position Highlights

Under the general direction of the Senior VP/CIO, the Chief Information Security Officer directs development, implementation, and oversight of Lifespan’s information technology security infrastructure in compliance with industry best practices and federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include developing information security strategy and implementation plans, as well as polices and procedures related to patient health information and all other confidential information in electronic form. The CISO provides leadership in development, management, control, and security assessment of all Lifespan systems include legacy applications, new applications, data centers, local area networks, wide area networks, firewall/proxy servers, telecommunications systems, service desk, technology centers and facility infrastructure.