Life Safety Code Surveyor
About The Position
Essential HealthCare Solutions (EHS) is seeking experienced Life Safety and Physical Environment survey readiness consultants to join their deployment-ready bench. This role involves conducting on-site mock surveys and readiness assessments for healthcare facilities, particularly Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. The focus will be on the Physical Environment (PE) and Life Safety (LS) sections of Joint Commission accreditation standards, as well as Emergency Management (EM) and National Patient Safety Goals. Consultants will identify deficiencies, document findings, and provide actionable guidance to facility leadership to ensure compliance before official accreditation surveys. This is a flexible, project-based opportunity for experienced professionals in healthcare compliance.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience conducting Life Safety and/or Physical Environment surveys, inspections, or readiness assessments in a healthcare setting (hospital, long-term care, or similar).
- Working knowledge of NFPA 101, NFPA 99, and Joint Commission and/or CMS accreditation standards for the physical environment and life safety.
- Experience interpreting and applying fire and life safety codes, and communicating requirements to facility leadership.
- Strong written documentation skills and the ability to produce clear, defensible survey findings.
- Ability to travel to assigned facilities and work independently on-site.
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and strong verbal and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- Certification such as Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Fire Inspector, or equivalent.
- Prior experience as a Joint Commission, CMS, state, or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) surveyor.
- Experience with VA/VHA facilities or other federal healthcare environments.
- Background in facilities management, environment of care, biomedical/clinical engineering, fire service, or emergency management within healthcare.
- Familiarity with the pre-survey, survey, and post-survey continuous readiness lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site mock Physical Environment and Life Safety surveys at healthcare facilities using current Joint Commission, CMS, and NFPA standards.
- Assess compliance with NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code), and applicable VHA/Joint Commission Memoranda of Understanding and categorical waivers.
- Evaluate building systems, egress, fire protection and suppression, hazardous materials, utilities, and the overall environment of care for regulatory compliance.
- Review Emergency Management programs and readiness against Joint Commission EM standards and National Patient Safety Goals.
- Document findings in clear, well-organized reports and provide standards interpretation and education to facility leadership and staff.
- Communicate deficiencies and corrective recommendations professionally, building cooperation with facility teams.
- Manage assignments, schedules, and travel independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Project-based assignments with competitive per-diem compensation.
- The flexibility of independent contract work with a respected healthcare consulting firm.
- The opportunity to support veterans' healthcare facilities and a growing federal client base.
- A collaborative bench of experienced life safety and compliance professionals.
- Travel and lodging reimbursed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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