[Hiring] Surveyor - Hospital MD @The Joint Commission

Role Description

The Surveyor Hospital MD surveys health care organizations throughout the United States. Applies systems analysis skills and inductive reasoning skills to determine health care organizations' degree of compliance with applicable standards and functionality of care delivery systems. Engages health care organization staff in interactive dialogues on standards-based issues in health care to assess compliance and to identify opportunities for improving compliance. Prepares management reports that clearly link individual standards deficiencies with potential systems vulnerabilities and related organization risk points. Effectively communicates this information to health care organization leadership in a constructive and collegial style. Participates in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by supervisor.

• Nationwide Search
• Physician Surveyor can be located anywhere in the United States.
• Candidates interested in part-time positions must be available to work:
  • Two weeks per month (.48 FTE)
  • Three weeks per month (.70 FTE)
  • Four weeks per month (1.0 FTE)
• All positions require 100% nationwide travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must be a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
• Current professional license in discipline and Board Certification required at time of hire and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Five years of experience working in various components of a hospital and health care system, including:
  • Three years direct clinical experience
  • Two years leadership/management experience
• Certification requirement: CPHQ certification (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) through National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) at time of hire or attain by 12/31/28.
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission accreditation process.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, interviewing, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Must be able to observe, in real time and without slowing or otherwise interrupting the progress of all applicable types of ongoing health care treatment.
• Physical abilities include:
  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Walking lengthy distances
  • Lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing to adequately inspect and observe all medical facilities, equipment, and procedures.
  • Walking up and down stairways to test escape routes and assess safety of emergency exits.
  • Removing obstructed covers or impediments to equipment or other mechanical areas.
  • Examining small and often dirty printed labels and print on equipment.
• Must be able to engage in extensive travel, including:
  • Driving a car to remote locations
  • Flying on small airplanes and into small airports
  • Traveling in all types of weather conditions
• Due to extensive travel requirements, candidates must be located within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international flight routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.

Benefits

• Full-time and Part-time status will be eligible for full benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • Retirement

Company Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.