Health Information Management Director Job at Encompass Health in Winter Hill

Encompass Health, a national leader in post-acute inpatient rehabilitation, is seeking a Health Information Management Services Director to lead health information operations in a patient-centered hospital environment. You will oversee the accuracy, accessibility, security, and integrity of medical records while guiding documentation, coding, information release, and retention practices. The director ensures compliance with applicable privacy regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies; supports audits and quality improvement; and partners with clinical and administrative leaders to strengthen workflows. This mission-driven, collaborative role calls for a commitment to clinical excellence, compassion, integrity, continuous learning, and respectful teamwork, helping interdisciplinary teams deliver coordinated rehabilitation care. Lead health information management operations and supervise department staff. Oversee medical record integrity, documentation, coding, and information release processes. Maintain compliance with healthcare privacy laws, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. Develop and implement procedures for record management, retention, and secure access. Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and operational needs. Monitor department performance, resolve documentation issues, and support audits and quality improvement. Health information management Medical record administration Health information privacy and security HIPAA compliance Medical coding and documentation oversight Healthcare regulatory compliance Accreditation readiness Release of information management Records retention and management Department leadership and staff supervision RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) preferred Relevant health information management leadership experience Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare documentation, coding, and records regulations