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Senior Architectural Medical PlannerLocation: Seattle, WA 98101 (Hybrid)In-office cadence: 2-3 days/week, aligned to anchor days (Tue/Wed/Thu)Base Salary: $120,000-$140,000 (DOE)Education: Master's (required)Experience: 15+ years (8+ years focused medical planning)The RoleOur client is hiring a Senior Architectural Medical Planner to lead programming, medical planning, and clinical integration for complex healthcare environments. This is a senior subject-matter expert position that sits at the intersection of clinical operations and architectural design-translating care delivery models, workflows, and regulatory requirements into efficient, compliant, patient-centered spaces.This role is Seattle-based and works across multiple projects and scales, partnering with architects, designers, planners, and project managers. Strong regional healthcare experience in Washington and Oregon is important; California experience is a plus.What You'll Be DoingLead medical planning for hospitals, ambulatory care centers, specialty clinics, diagnostic facilities, and complex renovations (behavioral health/recovery experience strongly preferred)Develop functional and space programs, adjacency diagrams, stacking plans, and test fitsTranslate clinical workflows, staffing models, and patient flow into clear spatial solutionsRun clinical user interviews, planning workshops, and visioning sessions to shape design directionPartner closely with clinicians and stakeholders to understand care delivery models, equipment needs, and operational constraintsAlign architectural design with clinical operations, patient experience, and long-term functionalityEvaluate efficiency, safety, infection control, and staff workflows throughout planning and designServe as the medical planning lead within integrated, multi-discipline project teamsCollaborate across design and documentation phases with PMs, designers, and technical teamsReview drawings/specs for alignment with program, operations, and regulatory requirementsMentor junior and mid-level staff and help grow internal medical planning capabilityWhat You BringMaster's-level professional degree in Architecture, Medical Planning, Interior Architecture, or related field15+ years healthcare design experience, including 8+ years focused medical planningAdvanced Revit proficiency (required)Track record planning complex healthcare settings, including renovations, behavioral health facilities, imaging suites, and labsStrong understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and regulatory frameworksExperience coordinating with AHJs and agencies (including DOH and Oregon Health Authority)Preferred: Licensed Architect and/or NCIDQ; AIA/NCIDQ and/or PMPExperience with large healthcare systems or academic medical centersFamiliarity with Lean healthcare principles and/or evidence-based designCompensation + BenefitsBase salary: $120,000-$140,000 (based on experience and skill)Full technology setup for home officeBenefits package includes:Employer-paid: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, AD&DEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k)Paid Time Off + flex paid holidaysVoluntary benefits (including pet insurance and life insurance)Monthly technology/phone reimbursement and parking reimbursement