Manager Physical Environment

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is seeking a seasoned leader to develop and oversee the organization-wide Physical Environment program, reporting to the Vice President of Operations. You will ensure compliance with safety standards and coordinate hospital-wide safety initiatives across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 5 years of experience in safety management, with Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Emergency Management, Nursing, Healthcare Administration or other relevant fields is required; Masters Degree preferred.
• 5 years of directly related experience required.
• Background in Safety Management required for regular interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact at all levels of staff.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the organization-wide Physical Environment program (Environment of Care).
• Chair the Physical Environment Committee and drive hospital-wide safety initiatives.
• Implement and manage safety programs and policies for environment of care areas.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain current safety certifications.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and review Hazard Vulnerability Analysis annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Emergency Management, Nursing, Healthcare Administration

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Job Requirements

Join Our Healthcare Team - Where Innovation Meets Compassionate Care

If you’re looking for a workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development, we invite you to be part of our journey. The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is a 98-bed medical center (UM CRMC) located in one of the fastest growing counties in Maryland. Charles County is a charming community steeped in culture and history - and UM CRMC is in the heart of it all. UM Charles Regional 's over 373 medical staff has provided excellence in acute healthcare, and preventive services in Charles County and the surrounding communities for more than 80 years. One of the largest employers in Charles County, the medical center continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of the increasing population and serve the community's needs with distinction.

Why Choose Charles Regional Medical Center

• Professional Growth: We invest in your future with robust continuing education support- both internal and external- tailored to your career goals.
• Collaborative Culture: Our team thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, open communication, and a shared mission. We celebrate each other’s contributions and foster a true sense of belonging.
• Employee Wellness: We prioritize the well-being of our staff by offering excellent health benefits, promoting mental health resources, strong EAP services, and a healthy work-life balance in a supportive environment.

The position is responsible for development and maintenance of an organization wide Physical Environment (formally Environment of Care) program. Under general supervision of the Vice President of Operations, ensures organizational compliance with external regulators and accrediting entities. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of the Physical Environment as well as Emergency Preparedness. Interprets and ensures compliance with UMMC policies, quality standards, regulations and codes. Will chair the Physical Environment Committee by directing ongoing and hospital-wide collection of information about deficiencies and opportunities for improvement in the environment. Develop, implement and manage safety programs and policies and procedures for all areas of environment of care (safety, security, hazardous materials and waste, medical equipment and utilities management) in collaboration with responsible department managers.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor testing and inspection requirements, including service contracts where applicable, for regulatory compliance.
• Organize training/education for all employees to comply with accreditation requirements.
• Review and/or revise the Physical Environment management plans annually.
• Ensures that the safety program meets current requirements by maintaining current competence in safety certification.
• Promote and assist in coordination of the emergency preparedness function of the hospital. This includes response to both internal and external events, actual or exercise. Investigate, research and make recommendations regarding best practices with respect to emergency preparedness.
• Conduct an annual review and/or revision of the hospital’s Hazard Vulnerability Analysis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Education Requirements and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Emergency Management, Nursing, Healthcare Administration or other relevant fields of study is required; Masters Degree preferred.

• 5 years of directly related experience required
• Must possess a background in Safety Management (required for regular interaction with governing and regulatory agencies).
• Must have highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel.
• Self-motivated to achieve goals in a timely manner, be able to handle tasks autonomously and possess a strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to maintain sensitivity to confidentiality information.
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with other employees, patients, and their families as well as the general public, across all age groups and populations.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $44.76-$67.19
• Other Compensation (Management Incentive Plan Eligibility)
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide