Podiatrist - Chief Health Informatics Officer
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Harlingen, Texas
Salary Range: $270000 - $330000 Per Year
Job Summary: The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking a Chief Health Informatics Officer in Harlingen, TX. Physicians, please apply to VIN#12855553.
Major Duties:
- This is an Open Continuous Announcement & will remain open until June 11, 2026, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is December 31, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. --- The Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) is responsible for the overall operation and successful integration in the development, implementation, and communication of clinical informatics processes to facilitate and support the mission to provide a continuum of quality care to our Veterans at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS). Oversees all administrative aspects of the Health Informatics Program, to include but not limited to budget and fiscal management, human resource management, strategic planning, and program development, and assuring that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of the available resources. Ensures the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program. Responsible for appropriate use of available resources as well as for inspiring, motivating, and guiding the Health Informatics staff in achieving the strategic goals and plans of the service. Collaborates with other Service Chiefs and program managers in fulfilling their responsibilities. Accountable to the Chief of Staff for managing the programs and services pertaining to informatics. Ensures adequate resources are available to support the functionality of clinical and administrative applications and the interrelationship of those applications to the operation of those clinical services. Advises leadership of potential technical/administrative difficulties that may be incurred as a result of CPRS and related applications and provides creative resolutions within appropriate mandates/guidelines. Ensures that applicable performance measures scores are maintained at an acceptable level as defined by standards and goals set by VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend executive leadership and higher headquarters. Establishes quality control measures and associated data collection activities to ensure appropriate and accurate routing of consults. Responsible for ensuring that systems support specialists (Clinical Application Coordinators, Health Informatics Specialists) time is appropriately utilized. Demonstrates a mastery of leading organizational change, fostering collaboration, communicating effectively, and managing large scale projects related to information platforms. In addition, including how business processes influence health care delivery and the flow of data among the major domains of the health care system. Facilitates the enhanced use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other technology to various levels of leadership and clinical staff. Works to ensure informatics program is in line with appropriate goals and objectives. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Full-time), 0800 - 1630 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Podiatrist Basic Requirements Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~ Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Two (2) years of prior VHA CHIO experience within the last 5 years. Completion of AMIA 10X10 course or equivalent Informatics Board Certification Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt Certification Completion of LDI or equivalent leadership course Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6 hours); Standing (6 hours); Both legs required; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental/emotional stability; Ability to perform privileges independently performs physicals.
How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/11/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12855554. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Application Deadline: 2026-06-11