UC San Diego Health
Director, Healthcare Facility Licensing
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Director, Licensing
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UC San Diego Health
Base pay range $209,400.00/yr - $250,700.00/yr
UC San Diego Health is seeking a
Director of Licensing
to lead systemwide licensing and space-readiness efforts for all licensed and unlicensed healthcare facilities, including inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics. As the organization’s subject matter expert in California Department of Public Health (CDPH) licensing, facility occupancy, and physical environment requirements, you will guide projects from design through activation. You’ll collaborate with clinical, operational, facilities, and executive teams to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all licensing and occupancy-readiness activities across UC San Diego Health facilities.
Ensure compliance with the following:
CDPH Licensing & Certification
Title 22
CMS Conditions of Participation
The Joint Commission (TJC) physical environment standards
UC San Diego Health policies and procedures
Manage and coordinate CDPH licensing processes for the following:
Initial licensure
Changes in service or scope
Change of Ownership (CHOW)
Relocations, expansions, and reclassifications
Program Flexes
Conduct internal readiness assessments and provide formal occupancy clearance.
Oversee final fit‑up and activation to ensure safe patient care and clinical operations.
Serve as primary liaison to CDPH and other regulatory agencies, including inspections, documentation, and compliance responses.
Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in applicable regulations and codes.
Deliver training and educational sessions on CDPH survey readiness and physical space compliance.
Track and report licensing status, risks, timelines, and inspections.
Direct regulatory compliance activities and establish annual goals.
Lead organization‑wide initiatives to improve compliance processes.
Recommend systems and methodologies for ongoing compliance.
Collaborate with legal, operations, and risk management teams on strategic regulatory issues.
Research and recommend database tracking systems, procedures, and policies.
Develop and integrate annual goals and initiatives with regulatory processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in healthcare regulatory compliance, including direct responsibility for CDPH Licensing & Certification.
Proven success managing CDPH applications across a large, multi‑site health system.
Expert knowledge of Regulatory compliance methods and tools; California Building Code (Title 24), Title 22; CMS Conditions of Participation; TJC physical environment standards
Advanced project management skills with ability to lead complex initiatives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to produce high‑quality documentation and educational materials.
Experience in healthcare design, construction planning, and activation.
Highly‑developed ability to collaborate effectively with senior staff and management across departments, serving as an expert resource, and to provide guidance and direction on optimal strategies and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field of study
Professional certification (e.g., CHFM, CHC)
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Director, Licensing
role at
UC San Diego Health
Base pay range $209,400.00/yr - $250,700.00/yr
UC San Diego Health is seeking a
Director of Licensing
to lead systemwide licensing and space-readiness efforts for all licensed and unlicensed healthcare facilities, including inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics. As the organization’s subject matter expert in California Department of Public Health (CDPH) licensing, facility occupancy, and physical environment requirements, you will guide projects from design through activation. You’ll collaborate with clinical, operational, facilities, and executive teams to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all licensing and occupancy-readiness activities across UC San Diego Health facilities.
Ensure compliance with the following:
CDPH Licensing & Certification
Title 22
CMS Conditions of Participation
The Joint Commission (TJC) physical environment standards
UC San Diego Health policies and procedures
Manage and coordinate CDPH licensing processes for the following:
Initial licensure
Changes in service or scope
Change of Ownership (CHOW)
Relocations, expansions, and reclassifications
Program Flexes
Conduct internal readiness assessments and provide formal occupancy clearance.
Oversee final fit‑up and activation to ensure safe patient care and clinical operations.
Serve as primary liaison to CDPH and other regulatory agencies, including inspections, documentation, and compliance responses.
Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in applicable regulations and codes.
Deliver training and educational sessions on CDPH survey readiness and physical space compliance.
Track and report licensing status, risks, timelines, and inspections.
Direct regulatory compliance activities and establish annual goals.
Lead organization‑wide initiatives to improve compliance processes.
Recommend systems and methodologies for ongoing compliance.
Collaborate with legal, operations, and risk management teams on strategic regulatory issues.
Research and recommend database tracking systems, procedures, and policies.
Develop and integrate annual goals and initiatives with regulatory processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in healthcare regulatory compliance, including direct responsibility for CDPH Licensing & Certification.
Proven success managing CDPH applications across a large, multi‑site health system.
Expert knowledge of Regulatory compliance methods and tools; California Building Code (Title 24), Title 22; CMS Conditions of Participation; TJC physical environment standards
Advanced project management skills with ability to lead complex initiatives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels.
Ability to produce high‑quality documentation and educational materials.
Experience in healthcare design, construction planning, and activation.
Highly‑developed ability to collaborate effectively with senior staff and management across departments, serving as an expert resource, and to provide guidance and direction on optimal strategies and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field of study
Professional certification (e.g., CHFM, CHC)
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