Chief Technology Officer (CTO

OverviewCompany Overview:At Essen Health Care, we care for that!As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women's health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees, 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!Job SummaryPosition:Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Job Summary : Essen Health Care is embarking on the development of its own population health and practice management solution, transforming how healthcare organizations manage data and deliver services.We are seeking an experienced, visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the company's technology strategy and execution. As a member of the executive leadership team, the CTO will drive innovation, oversee the technology roadmap, and ensure scalable, secure, and efficient technology operations. This individual will be responsible for aligning the company's technological infrastructure with the business objectives while fostering collaboration across clinical, operational, and engineering teams. The CTO will also play a pivotal role in the internal implementation and refinement of products, preparing them for successful external release and marketing.ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesTechnology Leadership & Strategy:· Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with Essen Health Care's business goals.· Shape the vision for technical architecture, scalability, and long-term growth of the company's population health and practice management solutions.· Stay on top of emerging technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare industry.· Act as the primary technical advisor to the executive team, ensuring technology decisions are aligned with business needs.· Ability to mentor and grow our current talent, and act as a catalyst for new talent acquisition as our engineering team expands.Product & Engineering Oversight:· Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to integrate technical capabilities with clinical and operational requirements.· Provide leadership to the engineering team, ensuring efficient and agile development practices.· Oversee the development and refinement of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and rapidly iterate based on feedback.· Ensure product capabilities are marketable externally and scalable for future growth.Team Management & Culture:· Build and manage a high-performing technology organization, including engineering, development, and infrastructure teams.· Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.· Partner with product and business teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment of priorities.Implementation & Operations:· Oversee the implementation of technical solutions within the organization, serving as a "sandbox" for iterative product improvements.· Ensure the organization's infrastructure and systems are reliable, scalable, and secure.· Lead efforts in testing, training, and rollout of technical solutions across the organization.Data & Analytics:· Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to define and implement data-driven strategies.· Ensure the development and integration of robust business intelligence and analytics tools for insights and decision-making.· Maintain expertise in data warehousing, big data engineering, and analytics to leverage data for competitive advantage.External Stakeholder Engagement· Represent the company's technology vision to external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and customers.· Contribute to technical marketing efforts, including client case studies, technical specifications, and feature descriptions.QualificationsRequired QualificationsExperience· 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a proven track record of leading teams to deliver scalable and innovative solutions.· 5+ years of experience in healthcare technology, with a deep understanding of healthcare systems, especially electronic medical records (EMRs).· Experience managing and building technology roadmaps that align with business and product goals.· Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with clinical, operational, and product stakeholders.Technical Expertise· Strong background in software engineering, cloud-based architectures, and agile development practices.· In-depth understanding of Business Intelligence, data analytics, and big data technologies.· Experience with modern technology stacks, including microservices, APIs, state machines, and data integration platforms.· Familiarity with healthcare IT standards like HL7, FHIR, and HIPAA compliance.Education· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.· Advanced degree in technology, business, or healthcare IT is highly preferred.Skills· Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of motivating teams and articulating technical visions to non-technical stakeholders.· Proven ability to analyze data and define strategies for data-driven decision-making.· Strong understanding of healthcare workflows and the ability to translate clinical needs into technical solutions.Preferred Qualifications· Experience with eClinicalWorks (ECW) or similar EMR systems.· Hands-on experience scaling technology teams in high-growth environments.· Background in product marketing and external product launches.Equal Opportunity EmployerESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREssen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-15