Medical Planner - Architecture

Founded in 1973, ISG (https://www.isginc.com/about-us) 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 (https://www.isginc.com/business-units/healthcare) 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 leaders Tarah Raaum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarahraaum/), AIA, and Chris Heidrich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-heidrich-aia-becxp-cxa-be-41469b18/), AIA, while working alongside a talented team of architects, designers, and healthcare specialists. As an ISG Employee Owner (https://www.isginc.com/careers/employee-ownership), 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.
A few recent ISG projects:
- UnityPoint Health + Wellness’ Prairie Parkway Campus (https://www.isginc.com/portfolio/unitypoint-health-wellness-prairie-parkway-campus)
- Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic (OFC) Expansion (https://www.isginc.com/portfolio/orthopaedic-and-fracture-clinic-ofc-expansion)
- Hannahville Indian Community Health Clinic + Government Services Building (https://www.isginc.com/portfolio/hannahville-indian-community-health-clinic-government-services-building)
- Meskwaki Health Clinic (https://www.isginc.com/portfolio/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