Millennium Physician Group
Specialist, Permit and Licensing
Millennium Physician Group, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33901
Specialist, Permit and Licensing
Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with offices in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, Millennium Healthcare is the largest independent physician group in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the United States. At Millennium Physician Group, our employees are the foundation of our success. Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual and help you grow in your role. The Licensing Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the company remains fully compliant with all licensing and permitting requirements across its operations. This includes managing regulatory obligations triggered by business changes such as acquisitions, new office openings, relocations, renovations, and provider transitions. Responsibilities
Manage all licensing and permitting requirements related to acquisitions/integrations, denovos, relocations, renovations, office/provider moves, closures, and provider departures. Ensure compliance with legal requirements for business tax licenses, biomedical waste permits, certificates of occupancy/use, and other relevant permits. Prepare, complete, and submit all necessary paperwork and application packets. Obtain required documents and information from internal systems (e.g., C360), municipal databases, city/county/local governments, health departments, integration teams, and office staff. Coordinate with legal company representatives for signatures and notarization. Process payments, document receipts, handle submissions, and conduct follow-ups to ensure timely approvals. Maintain accurate records, trackers, folders, and communicate regularly with the integrations team. Schedule and coordinate inspections, follow up on inspection outcomes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Monitor changes in business tax license and biomedical waste permit laws and regulations to maintain compliance. Manage mailings and follow-ups for municipalities that do not accept electronic applications/payments; perform in-person visits as necessary. Review biomedical waste vendor contracts for cancellations and new vendor setups; manage account name changes and crossover switches. Create biomedical waste site operating plan templates and coordinate with office and integration managers. Act as a compliance guardian for Millennium's licensing and permitting obligations. Perform all tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Certification: Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) or similar is a plus. 3+ years of experience in licensing, permitting, or regulatory compliance within the healthcare industry. Demonstrated experience working with licensing and permitting requirements within the State of Florida is required. A focus on the southwest, central, and northeastern portions of the state is preferred. Strong knowledge of business tax licenses, biomedical waste permitting, certificates of occupancy/use, and related municipal and county regulations. Proficient in managing complex licensing processes with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with record-keeping tools such as Excel and internal databases. Proactive, detail-oriented professionals who can operate independently, track progress meticulously, and adapt to evolving business needs. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Ability to lift to 15 lbs. independently not to exceed 50 lbs. without help. Equal Employment Opportunity
MPG is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, familial status, national origin, or any other legally protected class. Equal opportunity applies to all areas of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment. Millennium Physician Group (MPG) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, MPG will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, contact HRbenefits@mpgus.com.
Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with offices in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, Millennium Healthcare is the largest independent physician group in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the United States. At Millennium Physician Group, our employees are the foundation of our success. Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual and help you grow in your role. The Licensing Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the company remains fully compliant with all licensing and permitting requirements across its operations. This includes managing regulatory obligations triggered by business changes such as acquisitions, new office openings, relocations, renovations, and provider transitions. Responsibilities
Manage all licensing and permitting requirements related to acquisitions/integrations, denovos, relocations, renovations, office/provider moves, closures, and provider departures. Ensure compliance with legal requirements for business tax licenses, biomedical waste permits, certificates of occupancy/use, and other relevant permits. Prepare, complete, and submit all necessary paperwork and application packets. Obtain required documents and information from internal systems (e.g., C360), municipal databases, city/county/local governments, health departments, integration teams, and office staff. Coordinate with legal company representatives for signatures and notarization. Process payments, document receipts, handle submissions, and conduct follow-ups to ensure timely approvals. Maintain accurate records, trackers, folders, and communicate regularly with the integrations team. Schedule and coordinate inspections, follow up on inspection outcomes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Monitor changes in business tax license and biomedical waste permit laws and regulations to maintain compliance. Manage mailings and follow-ups for municipalities that do not accept electronic applications/payments; perform in-person visits as necessary. Review biomedical waste vendor contracts for cancellations and new vendor setups; manage account name changes and crossover switches. Create biomedical waste site operating plan templates and coordinate with office and integration managers. Act as a compliance guardian for Millennium's licensing and permitting obligations. Perform all tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Certification: Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) or similar is a plus. 3+ years of experience in licensing, permitting, or regulatory compliance within the healthcare industry. Demonstrated experience working with licensing and permitting requirements within the State of Florida is required. A focus on the southwest, central, and northeastern portions of the state is preferred. Strong knowledge of business tax licenses, biomedical waste permitting, certificates of occupancy/use, and related municipal and county regulations. Proficient in managing complex licensing processes with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with record-keeping tools such as Excel and internal databases. Proactive, detail-oriented professionals who can operate independently, track progress meticulously, and adapt to evolving business needs. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Ability to lift to 15 lbs. independently not to exceed 50 lbs. without help. Equal Employment Opportunity
MPG is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, familial status, national origin, or any other legally protected class. Equal opportunity applies to all areas of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment. Millennium Physician Group (MPG) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, MPG will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, contact HRbenefits@mpgus.com.