Medical Facility Surveyor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Perform on-site Initial, Recertification, Revisit, Desk Audit, Complaint, Focus, and Pilot surveys for long-term care and non-long-term care healthcare programs across the United States and its Territories.

• Execute surveys in accordance with the State Operations Manual.

• Generate precise deficiency reports following the Principles of Documentation and the HMS Master Writing Guide.

• Clearly associate identified deficient practices with relevant regulations.

• Notify appropriate Quality Assurance staff of Immediate Jeopardy and Substandard Quality of Care findings.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance personnel to ensure findings are properly documented and defensible prior to submission to CMS or SSA.

• Submit documentation within established deadlines.

• Convey survey findings through the approved Quality Assurance process.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for enhancing the survey process to leadership.

• Accept survey assignments as directed by CMS and HMS.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CMS and HMS policies, Medicare regulations, and CMS QSO memoranda.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in completing CMS surveys is a must.

• Completion of required CMS training for the specific provider types of interest.

• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make informed decisions.

• Capability to perform all tasks required by the facility.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience that is equivalent.

• Qualification for the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for LTC surveyors.

• Preference will be given to registered nurses, LPNs, licensed social workers, and dietitians.

• Licensed RN is preferred.

• Must be able to pass a federal background check.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.

• Extensive travel is required.

• Current knowledge of CMS and HMS policies and procedures, Medicare regulations for relevant healthcare facilities, and CMS QSO memos is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Minimal out-of-pocket expenses as all travel arrangements are handled by the company travel department.

• Opportunities for career advancement and/or cross-training.

• Eligible employees may take part in a comprehensive employee benefits package.

• PTO accrual.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program.

• Flexible scheduling options for casual employment.