Healthcare and Medical Jobs in Lakeland, FL

LRH is looking for a talented Senior Project Manager to lead our projects!

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. For more than 100 years as a not-for-profit hospital, we reach beyond our hospital walls to promote wellness, education, and discovery. Lakeland Regional Health is the second largest private employer in Polk County, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and 5% retirement matching.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading the Project Team in the coordination and delivery of multiple complex projects, including ground up, expansion and renovation projects from conceptual planning throughout the project lifecycle. The individual must have a strong understanding of all aspects of program and project management and a strong track record as a project manager.

Behavioral Standards

1. Lives Our Promises:

• To treasure all people all uniquely created

• To nurture, educate and guide with integrity

• To inspire each and every one of us to do our very best

2. Develops and promotes Caring Relationships:

• Caring for self

• Caring for each other

• Caring for patients and families

• Caring for communities

3. Exhibits professional conduct and appearance in adherence with all applicable policies.

4. Performs all duties with respect and integrity.

Responsibilities

1. People at the Heart of All We Do

• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.

2. Safety and Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.

• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.

• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

3. Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH’s resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.

• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

4. Standard Work

• Manage multiple complex projects including ground up, expansion and renovation projects from conceptual planning throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage property acquisition due diligence efforts and entitlements.

• Prepare budgets and schedules at key project phases such as Conceptual, SD, DD, and CD milestones.

• Manage the A/E qualification and selection process. Prepare the contract and exhibits and facilitate the contract negotiation process with the selected A/E.

• Prepare RFP packages to evaluate, recommend, and manage external consultants for various scopes including, but not the limited to, the following: Geotech, Building Envelope CX, MEP Cx, Traffic, MEq, Shielding, T&B, Materials Testing, and Special Inspections.

• Assist in obtaining required regulatory approvals including, but not the limited to, the following: Zoning, Annexation, Site Plan Approval, Wetlands, Permitting, FDOT, Public Transportation, USPS, AHCA.

• Continually review/evaluate the design development process for adherence to LRH Design Standards, IT Standards, Facilities’ Best Practices, Vendor Drawing Coordination and Code Compliance.

• Prepare RFP packages and manage the bid selection process for the selection of the CM.

• Hold scope and pricing review meetings with CMs. Prepare the contract and exhibits and facilitate the contract negotiation process with the selected CM.

• Provide construction administration and QA/QC efforts throughout the construction phase including, but not the limited to, the review of the following: Submittals and RFIs, CM Monthly Schedule Updates, Monthly Pay Applications, Buyout Savings, Contingency Usage, and Change Orders.

• Assist in establishing required utility accounts including, but not the limited to, the following: electric, water and sewer, medical gas, and fuel.

• Prepare, distribute, and oversee PCRA, ICRA, and ILSM processes, when applicable.

• Effectively communicate to and work in close liaison with Real Estate, Facilities, IT and Key Clinical and Support Stakeholders.

• Assist LRH leadership with operational planning meetings for established go-live.

• Maintain project reporting requirements including, but not the limited to, the following: weekly updates to project tracking logs and monthly dashboard reports for distribution to project stakeholders and leadership.

• Maintain accurate financial reporting including, but not the limited to, the following items: tracking of Commitments, Current Expenditures, Projected Expenditures, Direct Purchase Orders, and Monthly Cash Flow Projections.

• Manage the acquisition of all FF&E items including art, signage, furniture, and medical equipment.

• Represent LRH at all AHCA OPC & AHCA Life Safety inspections.

• Manage external consultants for project turn-over processes such as the following: floor burnishing, terminal clean, sharps, supply stocking, etc.

• Facilitate the project closeout process and review compliance with the following: As-Built drawings, A/E record drawings, O&M manuals, Warranties, Trainings, Punch List Completion, Attic Stock Turnover.

• Promotes Lakeland Regional through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and/or business development efforts.

5. Leadership

Competencies

1. Knowledge and Skills

•Self-motivated with a strong ability to multitask, work independently, and manage all aspects of projects effectively and efficiently

• Detail-oriented with strong planning, organization, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership with coaching and staff development skills.

• High degree of tactfulness, maturity, and business ethics.

• Exemplary written and interpersonal/verbal communication skills.

• Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, mobilizing others to action and effectively leveraging the talent of their team.

• Proficient in preparing and delivering presentations to executive leadership and project stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles and procedures.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents and contracts.

• Proficient use of computerized and mobile project management systems / software including Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

• Knowledge of codes and standards including the FBC, FGI, NFPA, and LS.

2. Education

Essential:

Degree Level: Bachelor

Preferred:

Degree Level: Bachelor

Degree Type: Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering

3. Experience

Essential:

· Five years of healthcare project management experience including project budgets in the range of $5-50M

· Experience with plans review and inspections with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) or similar authority having jurisdiction

Preferred:

· Eight to ten years of healthcare project management experience including project budgets in the range of $25-100M+

· Experience with plans review and inspections with Team F of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift:

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $161,200.00 Mid $215,300.80

Position Summary

The Physician Advisor serves as a liaison between the clinical document improvement (CDI) team, which includes hospital coders; members of the Hospital's administration; the Medical Staff of the hospital; and the hospital's Utilization Management to facilitate the development and implementation of clinical documentation improvement initiatives. The Physician Advisor is pivotal in leveraging his or her clinical position to demonstrate the association of care delivery with specificity in documentation. The Physician Advisor is responsible for conducting clinical reviews referred by the Utilization Management, Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement departments. The Physician Advisor will assist with reviews and appeals of DRG and medical necessity denials.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Supervisor/Team Lead Capabilities

• Demonstrates accountability for shift/team operations and care/service delivery to support achievement of organizational priorities.
• Coaches front line team members to support ongoing professional development and hardwire technical and professional capabilities.
• Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, delegating work and nurturing commitment and engagement.
• Manages team conflict/issues implementing appropriate corrective actions, improvement plans and regular performance evaluations.
• Applies change management best practices and standard work to support departmental changes and ensure effective team transition.
• Promotes a healthy and safe culture to advance system, team and service experien

Standard Work: Physician Advisor

• Acts as a liaison between the CDI professionals, Health Information Management, and the hospital's medical staff to facilitate accurate and complete documentation for coding and abstracting of clinical data, capture of severity, acuity and risk of mortality, HCC/risk adjustment in addition to Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment.
• Perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of selected health records as it pertains to CDI and coding validation, and participate in the development of clinically appropriate and compliant provider queries to further clarify documentation.
• Educates individual hospital staff physicians about International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding guidelines and clinical terminology to improve their understanding of severity, acuity, risk of mortality, HCC/risk adjustment and DRG assignments on their individual patient records.
• Assists with the evaluation and appeal of concurrent and restrospective denials and retrospective DRG downgrades. May perform peer-to-peer meetings as required.
• Participates in the coding and CDI programs and identifies potential areas for improved documentation of services. Also participates in the Coding and CDI meetings and provides ongoing education to the team members.
• Provides peer to peer communication to affect the appropriate response for those cases where the physician fails to respond or questions the need for queries.
• Responsible for writing and submitting appeals (multiple levels as needed) specifically around medical necessity, non-covered services, authorizations, and inpatient/observation stay related denials. May perform peer-to-peer meetings as required.
• The Physician Advisor is pivotal in leveraging his or her clinical position to demonstrate the association of care delivery with specificity in documentation through effective communication and education of the respective parties.
• Provides his or her expert opinion in relation to clinical validity assessments, and, furthermore, the development of clinically robust and appropriate queries.
• Serves as second level reviewer for UM, providing guidance on appropriate/alternate levels of care based on InterQual guidelines and other appropriate criteria.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Broad knowledge base of clinical medicine across all specialties.
• Basic coding guidelines regarding the selection of the principal diagnosis and reporting additional diagnoses and procedures; understanding the DRG system; levels of comorbidities; and concepts of risk adjustment, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix index, prospective payment, hospital acquired conditions, patient safety indicators.
• Organize tasks effectively and efficiently and the ability to act independently through the application of critical thinking skills.
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Medical Degree

Essential:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Florida, shall be board certified in internal medicine, and shall meet any other reasonable professional criteria established by LRH or the hospital.

Other information:

Experience Essential:

- Minimum of two years of experience in conducting coding and CDI reviews.

- Knowledge of coding guidelines and how it translates from clinical documentation.

- Knowledge of DRGs, Risk of Mortality, Severity of Illness, Mortality Rate, HCC/risk adjustment, CMI and the impact of clinical documentation/coding in relation to these metrics.

- Excellent computer skills with prior exposure to use of Microsoft Office suite

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule

Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $19.37 Mid $24.22

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager, reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results, as appropriate, to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes and modifiers to outpatient encounters for reimbursement and statistical purposes. Communicates with physicians, Physician Advisor or other hospital team members as needed to obtain optimal documentation to meet coding and compliance standards. Abstracts clinical and demographic information in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers into the computerized patient abstract. Participates in ongoing continued education to assure knowledge and compliance with annual changes.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Coder II - Outpatient

• Assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes using appropriate classification systems utilizing official coding guidelines. Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding
• Abstracts and enters coded data as well as correct surgeon, anesthesiologist and procedure date. Assures appropriate information such as pathology and operative reports are present in the medical record prior to final coding for coding accuracy and appropriate APC assignment.
• Maintains appropriate level of coding and abstracting productivity and quality for outpatient diagnostic, Emergency Department, Family Health Center, ambulatory surgeries, observations, and other recurring services as per established minimum per hour requirement.
• Demonstrates competence in coding and abstracting requirements by maintaining less than 5% error rate for all ICD-10-CM and/or PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers.
• Continuously reviews changes in coding rules and regulations including in Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, CMS, and other payer guidelines.
• Prioritizes coding functions as directed by the Manager, and organizes job functions and work assignments to efficiently complete tasks within the established time frames.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities.
• Works collaboratively with the Discharge Not Final Billed (DNFB) clerks to prioritize workload daily.
• Reviews appropriate outpatient work queues daily to address coding reviews, edits and corrections.
• Reviews appropriate outpatient work queues daily to address coding reviews, edits and corrections.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Computer Experience, especially with computerized encoder products and computer-assisted coding applications.
• Requires critical thinking skills, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

• Associate Degree

Essential:

• High School diploma with Associate Degree from accredited HIM program or certificate in coding from an accredited college.

Other information:

Certifications Essential: CCS

Certifications Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Experience Essential:

2-5 years acute care hospital outpatient coding experience within the past five years, or 5-7 year's experience in a multi-disciplinary clinic including surgeries and/or Emergency Department coding.

Job Title: Healthcare Employee Relations Consultant

Location: Lakeland, Florida – [Hybrid/Remote]

Reports to: Employee Relations AVP

Position Type: Full-Time/80 hours biweekly

About Us

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care in Central Florida. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for our team members, and we are seeking a Healthcare Employee Relations Consultant to join our growing HR team. This role is integral to maintaining a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting the professional growth of our staff.

Position Summary

The Healthcare Employee Relations Consultant will serve as a subject matter expert in employee relations, providing strategic HR support to managers, leaders, and employees. You will play a key role in managing complex employee relations cases, conducting investigations, and offering guidance on policy interpretation, corrective actions, performance management, and conflict resolution. This role requires strong communication, investigative skills, and deep knowledge of healthcare regulations. This position is hybrid. You must be able to work from home and on-site as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Management: Oversee employee relations matters, including performance issues, misconduct, harassment, and conflict resolution with leaders through out the organization.
• Investigations: Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee complaints (e.g., harassment, discrimination, workplace violations), providing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Policy Guidance: Advise leaders on employee and labor relations issues, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, policies and regulations.
• Training & Development: Support ongoing leadership development through consultations and facilitating courses.
• Labor Relations: Support negotiations and grievance procedures in unionized settings, ensuring compliance with contracts and healthcare labor laws.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of all cases and interactions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Centers of Excellence, legal teams, and department managers to create an inclusive, fair, and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of Employee Relations experience, with at least 3 years in healthcare or regulated industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex investigations, conflict resolution, consulting and performance management.
• Experience in unionized environments is a plus (grievances, contract interpretation, etc.).

Certifications:

• SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Additional certification in investigations (AWI or similar) is a plus.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, Title VII) and healthcare-specific compliance regulations.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Healthcare Industry Experience: Experience working in healthcare systems, hospitals, long-term care, or ambulatory care settings preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with LRH Home Network Providers Paid at 100%.
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) and Paid Holiday plan.
• We offer 30 fully funded Career Advancement Programs that directly help our Team Members get promoted, and we provide $5,000 of Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• We prioritize work-life balance with flexible work options.
• We offer rewarding recognition and team member appreciation programs.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where you will make a direct impact.

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 0.10

Shift: Weekdays with Rotating Weekends

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Position Summary

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible to the Clinical Nutrition Manager. He/she works across the institution to provide quality nutritional support services. He/She consistently contributes to a multidisciplinary, collaborative effort to ensure positive patient outcomes. The Clinical Dietitian works with the food service management and staff to coordinate delivery of the prescribed diet and meet the nutritional needs of the patient. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. He/she must effectively interact with patients, families, physicians and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nutritional care. He/she must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction. The Clinical Dietitian performs other duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities

Standard Work Duties: Dietitian (PRN)

• Evaluate patients for nutritional status based on nursing screening criteria/consults/screening reports and within the scope of established dietetic practice standards, federal/state regulations and The Joint Commission standards with a monthly productivity level of 1.2., validated by weekly productivity logs and monthly chart review.
• Implement and monitor nutrition care plans and document according to standards of care criteria with reassessments completed within three to five days for moderate risk and within 48 hours for high risk patients, as validated by monthly chart review; collaborates with fellow team members and communicates nutrition care plan when transferred to other units, when other team members are covering or weekend coverage and validated by chart review with the dietitian.
• Collaborate with and communicate effectively with physicians and members of the multi-disciplinary team to integrate information which refines and contributes to the overall medical care of the patient, with specific emphasis on nutritional care, through daily rounds, as validated by the customer feedback process and monthly chart review.
• Develop, coordinate and provide nutrition education to patients, families, staff, and physicians to ensure that nutritional care is maintained across the continuum of care and into the home/recovery setting through one on one, small groups, classroom setting and community setting as evidenced by weekly productivity log and participation in community programs.
• Serves as a liaison between patient, staff and food service department by integrating nutrition information, observed food delivered, patient prescribed dietary plan, federal/state regulations and The Joint Commission standards to ensure that optimal patient outcomes are achieved as validated by daily meal rounds and tray checks completed.
• Clinical competence and continuous improvement so that optimum patient outcomes are achieved through completion of Nutritional Competency, completion of mandatory education and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually as mandated for Florida license and validated by annual mandatory education form.
• Demonstrates commitment to the dietitian team by attendance of department staff meetings and flexibility to meet workload so that patients' nutritional care needs are met by willingness to change scheduled hours of work as needed, provide coverage in other areas as needed, provide weekend coverage as needed and provide assistance to other staff members as needed as validated by attendance noted in department minutes and work schedules.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Working knowledge of nutrition principles.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Public speaking.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor Degree

Nonessential:

• Master Degree

Essential:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition or related field

Nonessential:

• Masters of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition or related field

Other information:

Licenses Essential: Licensed by the State of Florida, Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible (maximum of 1 year from hire date) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association).

Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule

Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: Min $24.73 Mid $30.92

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement Manger , reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results, as appropriate, to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes and modifiers to outpatient encounters for reimbursement and statistical purposes. Communicates with physicians, physician advisor or other hospital team members as needed to obtain optimal documentation to meet coding and compliance standards. Abstracts clinical and demographic information in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers into the computerized patient abstract, Participates in ongoing continued education to assure knowledge and compliance with annual changes.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties

• Determines whether the coding assigned was properly assigned based upon clinical indicators and review of the medical documentation and application of coding guidelines.
• Develop and apply appeal arguments to defend the coding and clinical decisions while being able to address and refute the coding determination made by the carrier/payer.
• Drafts appeal letters, including the coding argument with clinical and coding references, to support the coding decision. This may include providing additional medical record documentation.
• Identifies areas for education to improve complete and accurate coding and billing and provide feedback to management regarding trends or patterns noticed in the coding for discussion.
• Continued follow-up on denials as payers may continue to deny. Collaboration with Physician Advisor as required to continue appeal process.
• Continuously reviews changes in coding rules and regulations including in Coding Clinic, CMS, and other payer guidelines.
• Complete denials/appeals reports for leadership.
• Documents all findings in the denials management application and routes to the appropriate person in the workflow for follow-up.
• Assigns and sequence documents all findings in the denials management application and routes to the appropriate person in the workflow for follow-up.s diagnostic and procedural codes using appropriate classification systems utilizing official coding guidelines.
• Performs special projects and/or other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Skills

Nonessential:

• Computer Experience, especially with computerized encoder products and computer-assisted coding applications.
• Requires critical thinking skills, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodology expertise required. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, POAs, HACs, PSIs, SOIs, ROMs and mortality rates as well as physician queries.

Qualifications & Experience

Nonessential:

• Associate Degree

Essential:

• High School diploma with Associate Degree from accredited HIM program or certificate in coding from an accredited college.

Other information:

Certifications Essential: CCS

Certifications Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Experience Essential: 2-5 years acute care hospital inpatient coding experience within the past five years.

Position Details

This is Full-Time Benefit Eligible position working 80 hours per biweekly pay period.

Shift: Monday - Friday

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Position Summary

Investigates and resolves incidents and grievances; secures evidence; creates and documents investigative files; resolves disputes/claims with patient and/or family members; resolves facility risk related issues; facilitates corrective action plans; trends and analyzes risk reports; assists with managing risk management incident reporting software, including the safekeeping of Patient Safety Work Product via the Patient Safety Organization. Initiates reports to insurance carrier and regulatory agencies; assesses damages and injury for claims, answers interrogatories and request to produce for claims, prepares staff for depositions and trials, and manages and coordinates claims with defense counsel. Identifies opportunities for the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties: Healthcare Risk Manager

• Investigates and resolves incidents and grievances (including sexual misconduct allegations, and reports to appropriate regulatory agencies, when required); creates and documents investigative files; resolves disputes/claims with patient and/or family members; resolves facility risk related issues.
• Monitors and manages legal claims with defense counsel, sets reserves, interviews person(s) involved in claims, assists with depositions and trials, answers interrogatories.
• Assists with developing educational programs and learning modules for orientation and ongoing education, as well as upon request by various departments regarding risk topics.
• Takes call evenings, nights, and holidays in rotation with other risk managers.
• Assists with developing and/or reviewing policies and Standard Work.
• Takes call evenings, nights, and holidays in rotation with other risk managers.
• Assists with developing and/or reviewing policies and Standard Work.
• Assists with managing Patient Safety Work Product via Patient Safety Organization
• Conducts Serious Incident meetings and Root Cause Analyses; provides clinical and/or risk expertise to requested committees and process reviews, as needed.
• Assists with managing risk management incident reporting software, including the safekeeping of Patient Safety Work Product via the Patient Safety Organization.
• Stewardship
• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• People At The Heart Of All We Do
• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Guide Projects Using Acceptable Standards And ITIL Framework
• Safety And Performance Improvement
• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written communications, analytical ability, and computer literacy.
• Excellent presentation skills and organizational skills.
• Claims handling skills which include dealing with difficult people, and assessing damage.
• Excellent investigative skills.
• Maturity, ethics, and strong negotiating skill
• Conflict resolution skills

Qualifications & Experience

Essential: Bachelor Degree Nonessential: Master Degree

Experience Essential:

- Meets “Qualified Healthcare Risk Manager” competencies in accordance with Fla. Stat. 395.0197(2).

- Staff RN experience (in lieu of Staff RN experience, a candidate with at least 5 years' experience within a Healthcare Risk Management Department coupled with CPHRM certification will be considered).

Licenses Essential: Registered Nurse (in lieu of Registered Nurse license, a candidate with at least 5 years' experience within a Healthcare Risk Management Department coupled with CPHRM certification will be considered)

Experience Preferred: Previous management

Certifications Preferred: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Manager (CPHRM)

LRH is looking for a talented Project Manager to lead our projects!

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. For more than 100 years as a not-for-profit hospital, we reach beyond our hospital walls to promote wellness, education, and discovery. Lakeland Regional Health is the second largest private employer in Polk County, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and 5% retirement matching.

Job Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the Project Team in the coordination and delivery of multiple projects including renovation, equipment replacement, and deferred maintenance projects from conceptual planning throughout the project lifecycle. The individual must have a strong understanding of all aspects of program and project management and a strong track record as a project manager.

Behavioral Standards

1. Lives Our Promises:

• To treasure all people all uniquely created

• To nurture, educate and guide with integrity

• To inspire each and every one of us to do our very best

2. Develops and promotes Caring Relationships:

• Caring for self

• Caring for each other

• Caring for patients and families

• Caring for communities

3. Exhibits professional conduct and appearance in adherence with all applicable policies.

4. Performs all duties with respect and integrity.

Responsibilities

1. People at the Heart of All We Do

• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.

2. Safety and Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.

• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.

• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

3. Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH’s resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.

• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

4. Standard Work

• Manage multiple projects including renovation, equipment replacement, and deferred maintenance projects from conceptual planning throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare budgets and schedules at key project phases such as Conceptual, SD, DD, and CD milestones.

• Manage the A/E qualification and selection process. Prepare the contract and exhibits and facilitate the contract negotiation process with the selected A/E.

• Prepare RFP packages to evaluate, recommend, and manage external consultants for various scopes including, but not the limited to, the following: MEq, Shielding, T&B.

• Assist in obtaining required regulatory approvals including, but not the limited to, the following: Permitting, AHCA.

• Continually review/evaluate the design development process for adherence to LRH Design Standards, IT Standards, Facilities’ Best Practices, Vendor Drawing Coordination and Code Compliance.

• Prepare RFP packages and manage the bid selection process for the selection of the CM.

• Hold scope and pricing review meetings with CMs. Prepare the contract and exhibits and facilitate the contract negotiation process with the selected CM.

• Provide construction administration and QA/QC efforts throughout the construction phase including, but not the limited to, the review of the following: Submittals and RFIs, CM Monthly Schedule Updates, Monthly Pay Applications, Buyout Savings, Contingency Usage, and Change Orders.

• Assist in establishing required utility accounts including, but not the limited to, the following: electric, water and sewer, medical gas, and fuel.

• Prepare, distribute, and oversee PCRA, ICRA, and ILSM processes, when applicable.

• Effectively communicate to and work in close liaison with Real Estate, Facilities, IT and Key Clinical and Support Stakeholders.

• Maintain project reporting requirements including, but not the limited to, the following: weekly updates to project tracking logs and monthly dashboard reports for distribution to project stakeholders and leadership.

• Maintain accurate financial reporting including, but not the limited to, the following items: tracking of Commitments, Current Expenditures, Projected Expenditures, Direct Purchase Orders, and Monthly Cash Flow Projections.

• Manage the acquisition of all FF&E items including art, signage, furniture, and medical equipment.

• Represent LRH at all AHCA OPC & AHCA Life Safety inspections.

• Manage external consultants for project turn-over processes such as the following: floor burnishing, terminal clean, sharps, supply stocking, etc.

• Facilitate the project closeout process and review compliance with the following: As-Built drawings, A/E record drawings, O&M manuals, Warranties, Trainings, Punch List Completion, Attic Stock Turnover.

• Promotes Lakeland Regional through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and/or business development efforts.

5. Leadership

Competencies

1. Knowledge and Skills

• Self-motivated with a strong ability to multitask, work independently, and manage all aspects of projects effectively and efficiently.

• Detail-oriented with strong planning, organization, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership with coaching and staff development skills.

• High degree of tactfulness, maturity, and business ethics.

• Exemplary written and interpersonal/verbal communication skills.

• Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, mobilizing others to action and effectively leveraging the talent of their team.

• Proficient in preparing and delivering presentations to executive leadership and project stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles and procedures.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents and contracts.

• Proficient use of computerized and mobile project management systems / software including Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

• Knowledge of codes and standards including the FBC, FGI, NFPA, and LS.

2. Education

Essential:

Degree Level: Bachelor

Preferred:

Degree Level: Bachelor

Degree Type: Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering

3. Experience

Essential:

· A minimum of 3 years of healthcare project management experience including project budgets up to $5M

Preferred: At least 5 years of healthcare project management experience including project budgets in the range of $1-10M

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Job Title : Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman) Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience.

Key Responsibilities Perform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units such as SEALs and Seabees; provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X rays; serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery; administer preventive care and medications including immunizations and IVs; conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries; maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and support physicians and nurses in a wide range of specialties.

What to Expect Hands on patient care with shift work and possible on call duties; field training and deployments with Marine and expeditionary units and embarked medical departments on ships; continuous certification and recertification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care; mix of clinic, ward, and field environments with rapid response in emergent situations and a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.

Work Environment Assignments in Navy hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and other ships, with Marine units in garrison and field environments, and occasionally on submarines; work in exam rooms, wards, operating rooms, emergency departments, aid stations, and field medical sites; close integration with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; numerous advanced C schools that lead to Navy Enlisted Classifications in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine; progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins where applicable.

Direct enlistment into the Hospital Corpsman rating from civilian life; in service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings who meet screening and performance criteria; Reserve accession for prior service Hospital Corpsmen and select civilian medical professionals when manning needs allow.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by policy; high school diploma or equivalent; at least 17 years of age; interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions; ability to meet medical, vision, and physical fitness standards required for medical and operational assignments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman) Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience.

Key Responsibilities Perform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units such as SEALs and Seabees; provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X rays; serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery; administer preventive care and medications including immunizations and IVs; conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries; maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and support physicians and nurses in a wide range of specialties.

What to Expect Hands on patient care with shift work and possible on call duties; field training and deployments with Marine and expeditionary units and embarked medical departments on ships; continuous certification and recertification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care; mix of clinic, ward, and field environments with rapid response in emergent situations and a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.

Work Environment Assignments in Navy hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and other ships, with Marine units in garrison and field environments, and occasionally on submarines; work in exam rooms, wards, operating rooms, emergency departments, aid stations, and field medical sites; close integration with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; numerous advanced C schools that lead to Navy Enlisted Classifications in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine; progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins where applicable.

Direct enlistment into the Hospital Corpsman rating from civilian life; in service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings who meet screening and performance criteria; Reserve accession for prior service Hospital Corpsmen and select civilian medical professionals when manning needs allow.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by policy; high school diploma or equivalent; at least 17 years of age; interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions; ability to meet medical, vision, and physical fitness standards required for medical and operational assignments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman) Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Hospital Corpsmen assist healthcare professionals and provide medical and dental care to Sailors, Marines, and their families across clinics, hospitals, ships, and field units, gaining broad clinical, technical, and operational experience.

Key Responsibilities Perform emergency medical treatment for Sailors, Marines, and specialized units such as SEALs and Seabees; provide basic and emergency dental care and process dental X rays; serve as operating room technician and assist in surgery; administer preventive care and medications including immunizations and IVs; conduct physical exams and assist in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries; maintain patient records, perform clinical tests, and support physicians and nurses in a wide range of specialties.

What to Expect Hands on patient care with shift work and possible on call duties; field training and deployments with Marine and expeditionary units and embarked medical departments on ships; continuous certification and recertification in areas such as basic life support, trauma care, and tactical combat casualty care; mix of clinic, ward, and field environments with rapid response in emergent situations and a strong emphasis on teamwork and readiness.

Work Environment Assignments in Navy hospitals and clinics, aboard aircraft carriers and other ships, with Marine units in garrison and field environments, and occasionally on submarines; work in exam rooms, wards, operating rooms, emergency departments, aid stations, and field medical sites; close integration with medical teams, line units, and joint or coalition partners.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Hospital Corpsman A School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas; numerous advanced C schools that lead to Navy Enlisted Classifications in areas such as Independent Duty Corpsman, Fleet Marine Force, preventive medicine, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, dental, and dive medicine; progressive professional development through leadership courses and warfare qualifications such as Fleet Marine Force and Surface, Aviation, or Expeditionary pins where applicable.

Direct enlistment into the Hospital Corpsman rating from civilian life; in service conversion for qualified Sailors from other ratings who meet screening and performance criteria; Reserve accession for prior service Hospital Corpsmen and select civilian medical professionals when manning needs allow.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by policy; high school diploma or equivalent; at least 17 years of age; interest in healthcare and willingness to work in clinical and field environments, potentially under stressful conditions; ability to meet medical, vision, and physical fitness standards required for medical and operational assignments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.