Medical Planner - Architecture

ISG; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays and volunteer time

Paid parental leave

Bi-annual profit sharing

Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)

401K retirement plan

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

ISG in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Medical Planner to join our Healthcare Business Unit. You will partner with physicians, healthcare leaders, and project teams to develop planning and programming solutions for patient-centered environments.

As an ISG Employee Owner, you will influence healthcare projects, apply planning expertise, and collaborate with design professionals to deliver Innovative solutions and exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture required.
• Architectural licensure preferred or registered.
• EDAC/ACHA accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare project or medical planning experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, MS Office, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop healthcare planning concepts and communicate with clients and teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across project phases.
• Apply healthcare planning knowledge to improve quality and outcomes.
• Analyze space utilization to meet operational and space needs.
• Partner with clinicians to align on space solutions for patient care.
• Create unit and room layouts considering medical workflows.
• Coordinate master planning through design development with stakeholders.

Skills

Healthcare planning

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Architectural registration/licensure preferred

EDAC and/or ACHA accreditation preferred

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Department: Architecture

Location: La Crosse, WI

Compensation: $70,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

Founded in 1973, ISG is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary firm delivering architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design services across the country. We are seeking a passionate Medical Planner to join our growing Healthcare Business Unit and help create innovative, patient-centered healthcare environments.

In this role, you will partner with physicians, healthcare leaders, and project teams to develop planning and programming solutions that address evolving operational, patient care, and space needs. You will collaborate with industry leadersTarah Raaum, AIA, and Chris Heidrich, AIA, while working alongside a talented team of architects, designers, and healthcare specialists. As an ISG Employee Owner, you will have the opportunity to influence meaningful healthcare projects, contribute your expertise in healthcare planning and design, and share in the success of a firm committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional client outcomes.

• UnityPoint Health + Wellness’ Prairie Parkway Campus
• Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic (OFC) Expansion
• Hannahville Indian Community Health Clinic + Government Services Building
• Meskwaki Health Clinic

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Essential Duties

• Develop healthcare planning and programming concepts while maintaining ongoing communication with clients and project teams to address evolving project needs, design considerations, and schedule or budget impacts
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and engineering team members, fostering clear and professional communication throughout all project phases
• Apply industry knowledge and prior experience to enhance project quality, identify challenges, communicate potential impacts, and seek clarification when needed
• Conduct research and analyze space utilization to determine current and future space requirements, developing solutions that support operational and strategic goals
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare stakeholders to align on planning concepts and space solutions that support patient care and operational efficiency
• Analyze service line data and develop strategic and detailed space programs
• Develop unit and room layouts with an understanding of medical equipment and clinical workflows
• Develop multiple options and iterations to reach ideal state layout
• Coordinate the preparation and completion of project master planning and pre-design studies through design development documentation with internal teams, clients, consultants, and other design professionals
• Stay informed on emerging trends, methodologies, and best practices in healthcare design, planning sustainability, LEAN strategies, and evidence-based design
• Mentor and manage other design team members to develop medical planning expertise
• Participate in marketing and business development
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture required
• Architectural registration/licensure strongly preferred
• EDAC and/or ACHA accreditation strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare projects, medical planning, or a related field required
• Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, and Power BI
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning and programming principles and methodologies
• Working knowledge of architectural design, structural systems, and construction processes
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge of medical equipment planning processes and delivery
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, and compliance requirements at the local, state, and federal levels; including Life Safety, ADA and FGI
• Ability to apply healthcare design standards, evidence-based design principles, and industry best practices to complex projects, including renovations
• Consistently exhibits an attitude of continuous improvement, striving for higher levels of quality, efficiency, and excellence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location