Healthcare Facility Surveyor

State of Vermont • Home Based, VT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Vermont’s Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL), Division of Licensing and Protection, is hiring an experienced social worker and/or nursing home administrator to work as a healthcare facility surveyor. The role ensures that healthcare facilities and providers comply with Vermont and federal requirements, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. Surveyors work collaboratively with a team of Registered Nurses with experience in hospitals, home health, long-term care, public health, and healthcare administration.

This is a home-based position requiring substantial travel throughout Vermont, including overnight hotel stays several times a week or month. The typical work week includes three days in the field and a fourth day working from a home office. Evening and weekend work is required, and employees must have reliable transportation. Within 12 months of hire, the successful candidate must pass the CMS Federal Qualification Test (SMQT) and maintain Vermont or applicable multi-state licensure as a social worker or nursing home administrator.

Requirements

• Possession of, or eligibility for, Vermont licensure as a social worker (LICSW or LMSW) or nursing home administrator (LNHA), or eligibility to practice in Vermont via a multi-state license.
• At least four years of professional experience as a social worker or nursing home administrator.
• Maintain Vermont licensure or a qualifying multi-state license as a social worker or nursing home administrator as a condition of employment.
• Pass the CMS Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within one year of hire.
• Pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, which may include Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, DMV checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks.
• Have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess the quality of care and services provided by healthcare facilities and providers through onsite observations, interviews, and record reviews.
• Identify deficient practices and relate findings to applicable federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other surveyors to evaluate compliance with requirements for quality care, quality of life, and facility or provider structures.
• Write deficiency statements according to CMS Principles of Documentation.
• Complete reports and summaries in accordance with CMS and state guidelines and timelines.
• Use computer programs and applications proficiently.

Benefits

• 80% of the employee medical premium paid by the State 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 and 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 the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed