AI Specialist (1153063)

About the role

Our client is currently seeking an AI Specialist. The AI Specialist serves as a technical and strategic contributor in the development, integration, and evaluation of data analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives within the Covenant Health system. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for AI integration, developing proof‑of‑concept models, and ensuring alignment with clinical and operational goals that enhance clinical workflows, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes through data analytics and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement AI models for healthcare applications such as predictive analytics, ambient listening, clinical decision support, and business process optimization.
• Develop and test machine learning models and algorithms tailored to healthcare and business applications, including predictive analytics, natural language processing, and image recognition.
• Collaborate with clinicians, IT, and business stakeholders to identify use‑cases and data sources for AI solutions.
• Develop and maintain AI pipelines, including data preprocessing, model training, validation, and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines in AI development and deployment activities.
• Evaluate feasibility and impact of proposed AI solutions on clinical workflows, business processes, and patient outcomes.
• Prepare documentation including AI workflows, model specifications, validation reports, and user guides.
• Participate in the design and maintenance of AI‑related datasets and infrastructure, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on AI tools, concepts, and best practices.
• Monitor and optimize deployed AI models for performance accuracy and recommend updates or retraining as needed.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, machine learning, business analytics, and healthcare informatics.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for AI tools and services, ensuring alignment with technical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning for AI integration across clinical, operational, and administrative domains.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders to facilitate understanding and adoption of AI solutions.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required education assignments annually.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives, participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.

Pay

Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually – $120,000.00 USD Annually

Location: Knoxville, TN