Internal Medicine Physician
Watsonville, CA, 95076, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- internal medicine physician
- health information director
- population health
The Director of Health Information & Population Health at a community health center in Santa Cruz County leads data, quality, and informatics initiatives across an 11-site outpatient system while maintaining a small clinical panel. The role emphasizes experience with EHR implementation and clinical informatics, with Spanish language skills strongly preferred. This full-time position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth without requiring prior director-level experience.
Position Type: Full-time, Outpatient + AdministrativeEMR: Greenway IntergySpanish: Strongly preferred
Role OverviewA mission-driven community health center in Santa Cruz County is seeking a Director of Health Information & Population Health. This leader will guide data, quality, and informatics initiatives for an 11-site system while maintaining a small outpatient clinical panel.
Key RequirementsStrong experience with EHR implementation or transition
Clinical informatics background or certifications highly valued
Spanish-speaking strongly preferred
No prior director-level leadership required-open to strong emerging leaders
Cannot sponsor visas
Base salary: $270,400 - $304,337.58 (DOE & FTE)
Sign-on/Retention Bonus: Up to $30,000
50% at start, 25% after year 1, 25% after year 2
Relocation: Up to $10,000
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life
19 PTO days + 12 holidays
401(k) with employer contribution
CME allowance
License fee reimbursement
Voluntary LTD
Eligible for California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Established FQHC with 11 clinic sites and 400+ employees
Strong team culture, mission-driven care model
Located near Monterey Bay, offering coastal living and outdoor recreation




