Healthcare Medical Planner

Moody Nolan; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Nolan is seeking an experienced healthcare architect to translate client goals, care models, and regulatory needs into integrated architectural and interior design solutions for complex projects.

The role requires strong healthcare planning experience and the ability to guide stakeholders through programming, space planning, and design development to meet clinical workflows and human experience goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in healthcare architecture, interior design, or planning.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare design standards, codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design/visualization tools.
• Excellent design, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at various stages of development.
• Experience with CON, Lean processes, and strategic or master planning preferred.
• Professional licensure/certification such as AIA/RA, NCIDQ, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, or Lean certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural, interior design, and planning efforts for complex healthcare projects from programming through documentation.
• Translate client goals, operational needs, care models, and regulatory requirements into functional, innovative healthcare environments.
• Collaborate across architecture, interior design, planning, engineering, and consultant teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Provide design leadership for healthcare projects including new construction, additions, renovations, and interior environments.
• Lead programming, space planning, departmental planning, adjacencies, test fits, and design development.
• Integrate patient, family, and staff experience into planning decisions, including materials, finishes, lighting, and wayfinding.
• Apply building codes, accessibility requirements, and healthcare regulations (FGI guidelines).
• Coordinate project documentation with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, envelope, and life-safety disciplines.
• Mentor colleagues, drive knowledge sharing, and contribute to practice advancement.
• Travel as needed to support projects and clients.

Skills

Client communication

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This role translates client goals, healthcare delivery models, operational needs, and regulatory requirements into integrated architectural and interior design solutions. Through programming, space planning, departmental layouts, adjacencies, and design development, this role helps create functional, intuitive, and engaging healthcare environments that support both clinical performance and the overall human experience.

The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare planning experience, clinical and operational insight, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, users, designers, and technical teams to shape effective care environments. This individual will serve as a key planning resource throughout the project lifecycle, guiding stakeholder engagement, user group processes, operational planning discussions, and design decision-making to ensure projects align with clinical workflows, strategic goals, and healthcare best practices.

Candidates in other office locations may be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural, interior design, and planning efforts for complex healthcare projects, from early programming through design development and documentation.
• Translate client goals, operational needs, care models, and regulatory requirements into functional, innovative, and engaging healthcare environments.
• Collaborate across architecture, interior design, planning, engineering, and consultant teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Provide design leadership for healthcare projects ranging from new construction and additions to renovations and interior environments.
• Lead and contribute to programming, space planning, departmental planning, adjacencies, test fits, and design development.
• Integrate patient, family, and staff experience into planning and design decisions, including materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and wayfinding.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, jurisdictional processes, and healthcare regulations, including FGI Guidelines.
• Contribute to master planning and strategic facility planning initiatives.
• Coordinate project documentation and consultant disciplines, including structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, and life safety.
• Resolve complex design, technical, and constructability challenges while maintaining the overall design vision.
• Build strong client relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and design leadership.
• Support business development, client presentations, project pursuits, and healthcare practice growth.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to design excellence, knowledge sharing, and practice advancement.
• Stay current with trends and advancements in healthcare, architecture, interior design, sustainability, materials, and technology.
• Travel as needed to support projects and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in healthcare architecture, interior design, or planning.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare design standards, codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design and visualization tools.
• Excellent design, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities at various stages of development.
• Experience with Certificate of Need (CON), Lean processes, and strategic or master planning preferred.
• Professional licensure/certification such as AIA/RA, NCIDQ, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, or Lean certification is a plus.

Why Moody Nolan?

Our culture

Moody Nolan is a diverse workplace, founded on the principles of equity and inclusion. We believe the best designs come from divergent perspectives working together toward a common goal. We pursue design excellence and use architecture as a catalyst to uplift and empower communities.

With 12 offices nationwide, we champion one another in achieving career aspirations while balancing life's demands. We’re always looking for new talent to join us in creating the future of design.

What We Do

We practice responsive architecture and responsible citizenship— designing solutions unique to our clients, community, and the environment. We listen intently and analyze creatively to design spaces that reflect the culture of our clients and the communities they serve. As responsible citizens, we design spaces that prioritize human health and protect the Earth’s ecosystems.

We believe in leading by example— it's why our firm is diverse by design. As the largest African American-owned firm, equity and inclusion shape our firm culture and guide our design decisions. We challenge the status quo to create equitable design solutions that address systemic racism and inspire positive social change.