Surveyor – Acute Health Facilities

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Coordinate a team of surveyors while conducting inspections and investigating complaint allegations in acute-level providers, including hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, and others .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLewiston • Maine • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $61,194 - $86,403 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating inspections and investigations in acute healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in conducting interviews, performing record reviews, and writing Statements of Deficiencies.

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Healthcare Regulatory ComplianceStatement Of Deficiencies WritingPatient Care ExperienceVerbal And Written Communication SkillsTravel Flexibility

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Hard Skills

Record ReviewInspection CoordinationComplaint InvestigationRegulatory KnowledgeCMS Requirements Compliance

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Acute Healthcare FacilitiesHospitalsAmbulatory Surgical CentersHome Health Care AgenciesDialysis FacilitiesHospicesFederal Licensing RequirementsState Licensing Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate a team of surveyors while conducting inspections and investigating complaint allegations in acute-level providers, including hospitals, hospices, ambulatory surgical centers, and others
Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information regarding complaint allegations
Perform record reviews and observations in facilities
Write Statements of Deficiencies outlining rules and regulations facilities failed to follow
Assist team members in ensuring Statements of Deficiencies comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements
Participate in training, including mandatory online CMS training
Ensure facilities comply with federal and State licensing requirements
Conduct statewide travel and occasional overnight stays
Perform occasional early morning, night, or weekend survey work
Work independently and as part of a team
This position does not perform supervisory duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in a health care setting
Experience providing care or services to patients in hospitals (preferred)
Experience working in ambulatory surgical centers, home health care agencies, dialysis facilities or hospices (preferred)
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements for acute healthcare facilities (preferred)
Currently authorized to work without visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extension; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions
Ability to travel statewide and occasionally stay overnight
Ability to conduct occasional early morning, night, or weekend survey work

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
12 days of sick leave per year
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums at 85%-95%
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%
State-paid employee-only dental premiums at 100%
Maine Public Employees Retirement System contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary Deferred Compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Additional wellness benefits
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities