Design the Future of Healthcare—Join HGA as a Medical Planner in Southern California

Are you passionate about shaping environments that transform healthcare experiences? Join HGA’s award-winning Healthcare team in one of our Southern California offices and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven group that’s redefining what healthcare design can be.

At HGA, we believe in the power of design to improve lives. Our healthcare team is fueled by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to innovation. We partner with community and institutional clients to create thoughtful, effective, and human-centered solutions.

As a Medical Planner, you will:

• Collaborate with architects, clinicians, and stakeholders to develop planning strategies that elevate patient care

• Help shape spaces that prioritize healing, operational efficiency, and adaptability

• Contribute to the development of functional programs, spatial layouts, and early design concepts

• Play a key role in ensuring design decisions align with client needs and regulatory standards

If you're driven by purpose, creativity, and a desire to improve the patient journey through design, we’d love to connect with you.

1. program and plan healthcare facilities and collaborate with user groups, departments, and hospital administration;
2. work with Principals in the development and analysis of the client’s building program to clearly communicate with the project team for all project phases;
3. work closely with doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to reach consensus on concepts to address space needs;
4. conduct research and analyses of space utilization, determine space requirements for expanding, and create solutions to meet evolving needs;
5. work closely with project managers, contractors and consultants to implement design concepts through project completion;
6. represent the Principal in maintaining positive client relationships;
7. contribute to and assist Principals, as appropriate, in the marketing of assigned projects including development of proposals and possible participation in client interview;
8. monitor the quality of drawings produced, coaching as appropriate;
9. keep current on new methodologies related to healthcare design, planning, sustainability, LEAN, and evidence-based design principles;
10. work with Healthcare Practice Group leaders in the development and implementation of annual goals and objectives; and
11. utilize expertise and shares knowledge with colleagues and mentors junior staff members on healthcare planning concepts.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Master’s preferred
• OSHPD experience required
• LEED accreditation preferred
• 7-10 years of mid- to large healthcare project experience and medical planning
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and other industry accepted software as well as expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products is needed

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $ 110,800-133,200

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering.

Equity

Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.

Sustainability

We are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to positive energy; from neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

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