Faculty Physician - Director of Health Information and Data Analysis - Emergency Medicine (TJU)

Job Details

The Director of Data Analysis and Health Information is a faculty physician-leader within the Department of Emergency Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. This role is ideal for a board-certified emergency physician (MD/DO) with advanced expertise in health informatics, data analytics, and clinical operations.
As a key member of the department’s leadership team, the Director will spearhead the use of Epic EHR and QLIK systems to enhance data-driven decision-making, optimize clinical workflows, and support research, education, and quality improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems while contributing to emergency care delivery across Jefferson Health's urban and regional campuses.

Job Description

Director of Data Analysis and Health Information – Emergency Medicine

Department:
Department of Emergency Medicine
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University / Jefferson Health

Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Reports To:
Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine
With collaborative reporting to: Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), Jefferson Health

Appointment:
Full-Time Faculty Position (Clinical/Academic Track – Rank Commensurate with Experience

Position Summary:

The Director of Data Analysis and Health Information is a faculty physician-leader within the Department of Emergency Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University . This role is ideal for a board-certified emergency physician (MD/DO) with advanced expertise in health informatics, data analytics, and clinical operations.

As a key member of the department’s leadership team, the Director will spearhead the use of Epic EHR and QLIK systems to enhance data-driven decision-making, optimize clinical workflows, and support research, education, and quality improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems while contributing to emergency care delivery across Jefferson Health's urban and regional campuses .

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical practice in Emergency Medicine, preferably within an academic health system.
• Demonstrated experience with clinical data analytics and Epic EHR.
• Attentive to administrative responsibilities.
• Passion for academic medicine, teaching, and quality improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training or board certification in Clinical Informatics (ABPM).
• Experience with Epic analytics tools (SlicerDicer, Reporting Workbench, Clarity/Caboodle).
• Proven leadership in clinical quality improvement, documentation optimization, or HIM governance.
• Scholarly productivity in emergency medicine informatics or health services research.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Informatics and Epic Optimization

• Serve as the lead physician champion for Epic system optimization within Emergency Medicine.
• Collaborate with Jefferson’s CMIO, IT, and HIM teams to design, refine, and implement clinical documentation tools, Epic dashboards, SmartPhrases, and workflows tailored to emergency care.
• Guide adoption of Epic tools such as SlicerDicer, Reporting Workbench, and Radar Dashboards to support faculty, residents, and operational leaders.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and platforms that enterprise software vendors adopt, and lead education to ED providers on these changes.
• Serve as the informatics representative for TJU on an Enterprise level and collaborate with other informatics leads within the Jefferson system to leverage best practices throughout the the enterprise emergency departments.

Data Strategy and Analytics

• Develop and lead the department’s strategy for clinical and operational data use across TJUH/JMH/JHN.
• Analyze and report on key ED metrics (e.g., throughput, acuity, LWBS, boarding times, return visits).
• Ensure data integrity and drive evidence-based improvements in quality, safety, efficiency, and patient experience.
• Collaborate with the department’s clinical operation and quality improvement leaders to identify issues and develop appropriate and actionable plans, including timelines and milestones.

Academic and Scholarly Contributions

• Support faculty and resident research by facilitating data access and advising on methodology.
• Produce academic output in the areas of clinical informatics, emergency medicine operations, health IT, or health services research.
• Contribute to education by mentoring residents and students on informatics, clinical documentation, and data science principles.

Health Information Governance

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and Joint Commission standards for documentation and coding.
• Follow developments in professional standards and regulatory guidelines and advise/inform same to EM providers, facilitating adherence as it relates to departmental electronic systems.
• Liaise with Jefferson HIM, compliance, and revenue cycle teams to support accurate, efficient and optimized clinical documentation practices.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain an active clinical role in the Emergency Department.
• Serve as a role model in integrating technology and evidence-based care into clinical practice.

Faculty Appointment & Academic Environment:

The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University , with rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) and track (clinical or clinician-educator) commensurate with experience and academic contributions.

The Department of Emergency Medicine serves a diverse urban and regional patient population and is home to a vibrant residency program, clinical fellowships, and robust academic and research infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive academic salary and incentive structure.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice coverage.
• Generous CME allowance and protected time for administrative and academic responsibilities.
• Access to Jefferson’s extensive data infrastructure and Epic optimization teams.

Application Process:

Please submit the following to be considered:

• CV
• Cover letter detailing interest and qualifications
• Contact information for three references

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1020 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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