Job DescriptionSchedule: Full Time Weekdays. Salary Exempt.
Location: On-Site.
Reports to: CFO
Direct Reports: 5
Your experience matters Fauquier Health is 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. As the Director of Health Informatics and Technology Services (HITS) joining the IT 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.
More about our team Our IT team partners closely with clinical and operational leaders to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. We focus on improving care delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting staff through efficient, user-centered systems.
How you'll contribute A Director of HITS who excels in this role will lead the hospital's IT strategy and operations- ensuring technology enables high-quality, efficient, and secure patient care. Additional responsibilities include:
- Serve as the key liaison between hospital leadership and enterprise IT, aligning local priorities with system-wide strategy
- Lead IT operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing clinical and business systems
- Drive enterprise projects (EHR, cybersecurity, digital transformation) and lead change management and adoption efforts
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards while maintaining strong IT service management practices
- Partner with clinical, operational, and financial leaders to deliver efficient, value-driven technology solutions
- Lead and develop the IT team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation
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 - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, 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 -Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field. Will consider candidates with 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of education.
- 5+ years of progressive IT management experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare and multi-site or enterprise environments is required.
- Demonstrated experience with hospital IT operations, EHR systems, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and project management is required.
- Must possess strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with 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.
More about Fauquier HealthFauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital offering surgical services (including robotics), a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging capabilities, an Intensive Care Unit and much, much more. The Fauquier Health system offers patient care for a variety of specialty services including Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and robotic-assisted surgery. The fourth floor of the hospital is devoted to our Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery.
Fauquier Health is proud to be nationally recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog group with a dedication to quality, patient-centered care. We are also accredited by the Joint Commission, a certified Primary Stroke Center, Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement, and an accredited Chest Pain Center.
EEOC Statement Fauquier Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
About UsLifepoint 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.
About the TeamWe 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.
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