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Simulation Center Director Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

CLINICAL SIMULATION SPECIALIST

Tampa, FL · On-site

$20.30 - $33/hr

This position primarily reports to the Director of Simulation Operations. Key Roles ... Trains faculty and other Simulation Center staff in the operational aspects of simulation. Acquires ...

$16.63/hr

... Simulation Center calendars o Complete all reception area activities o Collect and analyze data o Provide Administrative support Learning staff including Medical Directors Support OHL System Director ...

On-Site Simulation Lab * On-site Research Department * Generous GME Allowance * Guaranteed Base ... Level 1 Trauma Center Designation LRH offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive ...

Minimum of 3 years of direct simulator experience, including at least 1 year on simulators relevant to the assigned location Technical Skills & Competencies * Ability to troubleshoot to the system ...

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How much do simulation center director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for simulation center director in Florida is $68,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,800.00 and $75,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Simulation Center Director do?

A Simulation Center Director oversees the operations, development, and strategic planning of a simulation center, which is used for training and education in fields such as healthcare, aviation, or emergency response. They manage staff, budgets, and technology to ensure high-quality, realistic training experiences. Additionally, they collaborate with educators, develop curriculum, and implement best practices to enhance simulation-based learning. Their role also involves maintaining equipment, facilitating research, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Simulation Center Director?

A Simulation Center Director oversees the coordination and delivery of simulation-based training programs, manages center staff and resources, and ensures the maintenance and optimal functionality of simulation equipment. They work closely with faculty and program leaders to design, implement, and evaluate educational scenarios that meet both clinical and academic objectives. Additionally, the director may be responsible for administrative duties such as budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with accreditation standards. This dynamic role often involves balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational tasks, providing opportunities for leadership and direct impact on staff and learner development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Simulation Center Director position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Simulation Center Director, you need strong leadership abilities, in-depth knowledge of simulation-based education, and typically a background in healthcare, education, or biomedical fields. Familiarity with simulation technologies such as high-fidelity manikins, audiovisual systems, and learning management software, along with relevant certifications like CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator), is highly valuable. Outstanding organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for efficiently managing the center's operations, ensuring quality training outcomes, and fostering innovation in educational experiences.

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GME Simulation Manager

GME Simulation Manager

HCA Healthcare

Port Saint Lucie, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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6.5

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Job description

Do you have the career opportunities you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Graduate Medical Education Simulation Team which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.  The Simulation Manager for Graduate Medical Education (GME) designs, develops, and facilitates simulation activities, and operates GME simulation space(s). Simulation Managers work with multiple core residency programs including Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and/or OBGYN. East Florida Division is managed collaboratively by 2 GME Simulation Managers. This GME Simulation Manager will provide simulation support at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital (primary) and HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital (secondary), along with HCA Florida JFK Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

The Simulation Manager also develops educational experiences in collaboration with the GME Group Simulation Director and GME physician faculty, and is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of simulation activities and operations of facility-based simulation centers and laboratories. The Simulation Manager is responsible for ensuring that faculty and staff follow processes, and support data-driven decisions in the development and execution of simulation center educational objectives.

The Simulation Manager works collaboratively with HCA GME Education, Program Directors, Faculty and staff, as well as hospital administration both internally and externally to drive simulation activities and operations. The Simulation Manager will employ a high degree of judgment and independence to effectively solve complex problems, build strong internal and external relationships, deliver well designed processes and maintain a thorough and organized simulation model.

The Simulation Manager provides oversight of graduate medical education simulation programs to ensure a positive learning environment that advances the learning objectives of graduate medical education. The Simulation Manager provides simulation curricular and assessment guidance for educational activities and oversees data collection to evaluate learning outcomes that comply with academic standards for ACGME simulation requirements. This positions also manages the utilization of simulation resources to ensure fidelity of curricula and assessments involving simulation modalities and enhances team and collaborative practice concepts with program directors, faculty, staff and simulation education leaders. 

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Maintain awareness of current practices in medical simulation training.
  • Independently plan and implement special projects.
  • Manage the simulation evaluation and review process.
  • Ensure department alignment with organizational strategic goals and key results. Develop and implement policies, procedures and practice standards consistent with simulation center mission and educational objectives.
  • Prepare summary and other complex reports as necessary and present reports to GME leadership.
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external personnel, partners, stakeholders and constituents, including outside agencies and vendors.
  • Contribute to the development and management of simulation center budgets and accounts including gathering, analyzing and synthesizing appropriate data and reports.
  • Participate in appropriate national organizations to keep abreast of new concepts to provide optimal and continually updated technologies and service to meet the needs of the HCA GME.
  • The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
  • Anticipated travel for this position is as follows: 5% minimum for out of state travel. 50% minimum for in-state travel. Travel will always be predicated by the needs of the business.

HIGHLY PREFERRED EXPERIEINCE

  • Knowledge of Graduate Medical Education simulation.
  • Knowledge in SSH simulation accreditation and standards.
  • Knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards and milestones.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree. (Required, Masters Preferred)
  • Minimum five years’ experience in simulation-based mastery learning.
  • Minimum five years’ experience as simulation operations specialist or tech.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION

  • Society for Simulation in Healthcare Certification (CHSOS or CHSE) preferred, but may obtain within first 12 months of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent presentation skills.

SKILLS

  • Ability to think strategically, critically analyze and synthesize data and scientific information
  • Ability to coordinate and facilitate the work of committees, councils, vendors, and other groups
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Ability to plan and execute complex educational initiatives, including developing work plans, promotion plans, schedules, budgets.
  • Strong working knowledge of the requirements and regulations of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education related to the planning and conducting of continuing medical education program.
  • Proficient in the use of computers and software for word processing, database management, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and desktop publishing programs.
Benefits

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our GME Simulation Manager opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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