Surveyor - Hospital MD (Psych)

Nationwide Search – Selected candidate can be located anywhere in the United States.

The Hospital MD – Psychiatrist Field Representative 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.

Qualified candidates must be a board-certified psychiatrist. Current professional medical license in discipline and board certification required at time of hire and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. Certification requirement: You must hold a CPHQ certification (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) through National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) at time of hire or attain by 12/31/28.

***Experience working in a Psychiatric Hospital/facility***

Candidates must have five years of experience working in various components of a hospital and health care system, including three years direct clinical experience and two years management experience is essential.   Candidates must have knowledge of the Joint Commission accreditation process.  Qualified candidates must have knowledge of Joint Commission standards with direct involvement in two Joint Commission surveys. Candidates must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, interviewing, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

• Candidates interested in part time positions must be available to work (1) one week .23 FTE, (2) two weeks .48 FTE or (3)three weeks .7 FTE per month.
• For .22 FTE, you will be required to submit one calendar week of availability per month.  
• Full time 1.0 FTE is available also.
• All positions require 100% nationwide travel. 

Physical Abilities:

• 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 (e.g., including emergency treatment, treatment during weather and other extreme situations, etc.).
• 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, such as emergency exit procedures, remote storage facilities, any areas where cleanliness may affect the possibility of infection, medical equipment, etc., including the following activities:

• walking up and down stairways (e.g., to test escape routes, assess safety of emergency exits, regulatory compliance, etc.).
• 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 as set forth above, including driving a car to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, traveling in all types of weather conditions, etc.

MIN
$174,000

MAX
$174,000

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.

Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package. For an overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification due to business needs and/or reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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.