Healthcare Facility Surveyor

State of Vermont

. Assess the quality of care and services of healthcare facilities/providers through onsite observations, interviews, and record reviews .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeVermont • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing healthcare quality and compliance with federal and state regulations, alongside strong documentation and reporting skills. Holds relevant licensure and certifications while effectively collaborating with survey teams and managing extensive travel requirements.

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Licensed Social Worker (LICSW or LMSW)Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) CertificationQuality Care AssessmentRegulatory Compliance Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Quality Care AssessmentRegulatory Compliance EvaluationDeficiency Statement WritingReport WritingOnsite ObservationsRecord ReviewsInterviewsDocumentation Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computer ProgramsApplications

Certifications & Qualifications

Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare FacilitiesNursing HomesAcute Care HospitalsPsychiatric HospitalsHome Health AgenciesHospice AgenciesFederal RegulationsState Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess the quality of care and services of healthcare facilities/providers through onsite observations, interviews, and record reviews
Identify deficient practices and relate findings to federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements
Evaluate nursing homes, acute care hospitals, critical access hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, end stage renal dialysis centers, ambulatory surgical centers, rural health clinics, home health agencies, and hospice agencies
Collaborate with other surveyors to evaluate compliance with quality care, quality of life, and structural requirements
Write deficiency statements according to the CMS Principles of Documentation
Complete reports and summaries according to CMS and state guidelines and timelines
Work approximately three days in the field and one day from a home office
Participate in exit conferences, interviews, and other survey activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possession of, or eligibility for, licensure as a social worker (LICSW or LMSW) or nursing home administrator (LNHA) in Vermont, or eligibility to practice in Vermont via a multi-state license
Four (4) years or more of professional social worker or nursing home administrator experience
Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certification required within one year of hire
Must maintain Vermont licensure or multi-state license as a social worker or nursing home administrator as a condition of employment
Must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position
Must pass Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, DMV checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate
Must have own reliable means of transportation
Must be able to travel extensively throughout Vermont and spend nights in a hotel several times a week/month
Evening and weekend work required
Proficiency in computer programs and applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
State defined benefit pension plan
Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program