St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Ancillary Program Coordinator to lead extern training, student placement, and succession planning across the Palm Beach Health Network. This is a days-only, Monday–Friday operational leadership role embedded within a 420-bed Level I Trauma Center that serves as the region's only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The position sits at the intersection of clinical education, workforce development, and multi-departmental collaboration — ideal for a clinician-educator ready to build and scale ancillary talent pipelines across a major regional health system.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time, day-shift schedule with no nights or weekends
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift coordinator role supporting ancillary workforce development across the Palm Beach Health Network (PBHN) — a multi-hospital system in Palm Beach County
- Responsible for ancillary disciplines including laboratory, therapy (physical, occupational, speech), radiology/imaging, respiratory therapy, and surgical technology
- Establishes and manages affiliation agreements with academic partners and schools across all ancillary program disciplines
- Designs and executes a comprehensive extern immersion program, facilitating ongoing cohorts to fill hard-to-fill ancillary positions across PBHN facilities
- Collaborates directly with Lab Directors, Radiology/Imaging Directors, and Therapy Directors at PBHN hospitals to place and develop extern talent
- Partners with recruiting teams and academic institutions to drive succession planning, orientation completion, and post-graduation hiring pipelines
- Manages student rotations and ensures each clinical discipline maintains a full complement of students at all times
- Contributes to organizational performance through participation in councils, committees, and workgroups
- Home facility is St. Mary's Medical Center — a 420-bed acute care hospital with more than 80 years of service to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Facility designations include Level I Trauma Center, state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level III NICU
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's is the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties and 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care
Qualifications
- Minimum education: clinical ancillary licensure in a relevant discipline, or active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Florida
- Minimum three years of patient care experience in a clinical or ancillary setting
- Prior experience in healthcare education, training, or staff development required; supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Demonstrated ability to function as an educational resource across multiple clinical disciplines
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with department directors, academic partners, and recruiting teams
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round warm weather, beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is one of Florida's most desirable places to live, with highly rated public and private schools, no state income tax, and easy access to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Florida Keys. The area draws clinicians who want an active outdoor lifestyle — boating, golf, and water sports are accessible year-round — combined with the cultural amenities of a growing metropolitan region.