Sr. Medical Planner

Cushing Terrell•Denver, CO

About The Position

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Senior Medical Planner to provide planning leadership and technical expertise for healthcare projects across its practice. The role guides clients and project teams through programming, master planning, and functional planning, translating clinical operations and patient needs into efficient, welcoming, and buildable healthcare environments. The planner works closely with project architects, interior designers, engineers, and healthcare leaders as a subject matter expert and mentor. The position calls for an experienced planner with deep knowledge of care delivery, strong design sense, and the ability to build trusted client relationships. The position is based within Cushing Terrell, a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the company does not sponsor work visas. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus, and actual pay depends on experience, licensure, location, proficiency, and other job-related factors. Most of the work is performed while sitting in an office, with limited physical requirements that may include bending, stretching, twisting, and reaching. Travel to client and project sites may be needed.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
At least 10 years of architectural experience, including at least 7 years focused on healthcare planning.
Demonstrated experience leading programming, master planning, and functional planning for healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care, and behavioral health.
Strong working knowledge of healthcare codes, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including FGI Guidelines, NFPA 101, state licensing, and CMS standards.
Ability to translate clinical operations, patient volumes, and departmental needs into space programs, adjacencies, and plans.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate planning concepts through hand sketching, graphics, and clear verbal and written presentations.
Strong facilitation skills, with experience leading user group meetings and stakeholder workshops.
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and client relationship skills.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Current architectural license or registration.
Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
Healthcare-specific credentials such as ACHA or EDAC, and/or LEED accreditation.
Experience with medical equipment planning and coordination.
Experience preparing documentation for state agency and regulatory review.
Experience supporting business development, including proposals and project interviews.

Responsibilities

Lead programming, master planning, and functional planning for healthcare projects from early concept through design.
Facilitate user group meetings, visioning sessions, and workshops with clinicians, administrators, and facility leaders.
Translate clinical operations, patient volumes, and departmental needs into space programs, adjacency diagrams, and plans.
Develop and review floor plans, room layouts, interior elevations, and equipment plans for clinical spaces.
Provide healthcare planning expertise and technical guidance to project teams and the firm’s broader healthcare practice.
Ensure designs meet healthcare codes, guidelines, and licensing requirements, and support regulatory review and approvals.
Coordinate with engineers, equipment planners, and other consultants to integrate clinical and technical requirements.
Collaborate with project design leads to align planning strategies with the overall design vision.
Maintain program documentation and support area, scope, and budget tracking throughout the project.
Mentor and develop less-experienced designers and planners in healthcare planning practices.
Support business development, including proposals, client interviews, and relationship growth.
Serve as a point of contact for client questions throughout project delivery.
Travel to client and project sites as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.