Physician & Chief Medical Information Officer

Join Enloe Health – Seeking a Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO)

Location: Chico, California
Facility: Enloe Health-Enloe Medical Center | Level II Trauma Center | 298 Beds

About Us

Enloe Health is the leading medical center in Northern California, serving over 400,000 residents across six counties. As the only acute care facility in a metropolitan area of 100,000+, we are proud to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and cost-effective care. Recognized as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals (Healthgrades) and a Best Regional Hospital (U.S. News & World Report), we are committed to clinical excellence, physician leadership, and innovation.

Position Highlights

• Serve as the physician leader bridging clinical operations, medical staff, and information technology throughout the organization
• Partner directly with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) while maintaining close collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and physician leadership
• Lead the strategic vision for physician technology adoption, clinical informatics, Epic optimization, and IT service delivery
• Champion clinical workflow improvement, provider efficiency, patient safety initiatives, and physician engagement through technology solutions
• Collaborate with Medical Staff, Nursing, Quality, and Operational leaders to align clinical best practices with information systems strategy
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to improve clinical workflows, regulatory compliance, and operational performance through technology
• Represent Information Technology in key stakeholder meetings and participate in strategic planning, capital initiatives, and enterprise-wide projects
• Play an integral leadership role in Epic optimization, technology governance, change management, and clinical transformation initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• The position is structured as approximately 50% CMIO administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice. The CMIO component provides an annual salary equivalent of $208,000. Clinical compensation is determined by the physician’s specialty and clinical practice, with estimated total annual compensation generally ranging from $300,000 to $600,000 or more, depending on specialty and clinical activity.
• Malpractice insurance covered by the medical center
• Robust sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) if qualified

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician eligible to practice in California
• Recent clinical practice experience required
• Experience in Medical Informatics and development of clinical information systems (inpatient and/or ambulatory) required
• Strong understanding of Epic applications or comparable electronic health record platforms
• Prior Medical Staff or physician leadership experience preferred
• Board Certification in Clinical Informatics preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives, drive change management, and build consensus among stakeholders

Why Chico?

Chico offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and cultural sophistication, thanks to California State University, Chico. Enjoy:

• 300 days of sunshine annually
• Outdoor amenities including Bidwell Park (3,600+ acres), hiking, biking, and horseback riding
• A vibrant downtown with local restaurants, boutiques, farmers markets, and live entertainment
• Excellent public, charter, and private school options
• Easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Mt. Shasta, San Francisco, and the California coast

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team where your leadership is valued, your vision is supported, and your impact extends across the entire organization. As Chief Medical Information Officer at Enloe Health, you'll help shape the future of healthcare delivery through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence.