Senior Medical Planner

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,516 - 108,045; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Washington, D.C. is seeking a registered or certified design professional to participate in healthcare facility planning and design. This role involves leading project planning efforts, designing and preparing project scopes, and collaborating with a professional team. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in hospital programming, a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Competitive hourly compensation is offered, ranging from $49.01 to $78.43.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in hospital programming and planning.
• Valid professional registration as Registered Architect in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Plans and designs architectural or interior design project scopes.
• Develops space layouts and other related documents.
• Functions as lead in project planning efforts.
• Establishes programs and functional layouts for patient flow.
• Leads user/client meetings and provides design solutions.
• Supervises the work of other team staff.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related field

5 years experience in hospital programming and planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

This position is for a registered or certified, degreed design professional who participates in healthcare facility planning and design. The role collaborates with a professional team and performs work under the supervision of more senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and prepares architectural or interior design project scopes, including concept drawings, presentation drawings, graphic presentations and other relevant documents relating to additions, alterations, and renovations.
• Develops space layouts, furniture placement studies and other documents relating to space planning, master planning, space analyses, and designs of additions, alterations, and renovations.
• Functions as a lead in project and medical planning efforts by investigating the functional and operational requirements of various departments and establishing the appropriate building program to support operations for renovations and new construction projects.
• Establishes programs and functional layouts to accommodate flow of patients and staff while meeting Joint Commission and safety regulations.
• Resolves routine and complex internal functional issues, space constraints, and interrelated functional problems that surface during planning and implementation. Partners with clients to integrate strategic planning with clinical, operational, facility, and technology planning.
• Leads user/client meetings, including interviewing departmental leadership and reviewing business plans. Provides alternate design solutions for consideration based on client feedback.
• Partners with planning and architectural consultants in developing comprehensive campus master facility plans and master space utilization plans.
• Routinely supervises and oversees the work of other team staff on specific projects, providing guidance, leadership, and motivational support.
• Leads and manages the development, review, and oversight of efforts to update and maintain drawing standards, and standard finishes and specifications.
• Provides direction and oversight to the work of consultant designers.
• Develops presentations for internal and external parties; leads presentations to internal parties.

Education

• Five years of experience in hospital programming and planning and departmental layout and design.
• Demonstrated ability in application of codes and standards as referenced above.
• Experience with multi‑structure facilities is preferred.

Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree: 4 years of related experience.
• High School / GED only: 8 years of related experience, 4 of which is within a similar position.

Licensure / Certification

Current, valid professional registration as Registered Architect (R.A.) in Maryland or qualified to pursue registration.

Knowledge / Skills

• Good working knowledge and understanding of building codes in general and practical knowledge in how to read, interpret and understand the rationale behind the codes. Specific experience with International Building Code (IBC), ADA, NFPA Life Safety Code, Hospital Design Guidelines of the Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI), Behavioral Health Guidelines.
• Functional knowledge of AutoCAD, latest version.
• Functional knowledge of computer applications (PC- and network-based), including Windows, departmental e‑mail, word processing, database, spreadsheet, project management and presentation packages.
• Demonstrated partnering and professional leadership skills required to interview and communicate with departmental leaders, directors, staff, consultants and clients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, latest version, is preferred.
• High level of ability to solve problems and manage information indicated herein.
• Ability to plan, research, analyze, coordinate, implement and present project requirements.
• Interacts professionally with JHM/departmental staff as well as contractors, manufacturers, vendors and consultants.

Salary Range

Minimum $49.01 per hour – Maximum $78.43 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.