OPS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INVESTIGATOR - 64801367 1

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A state government agency in Tallahassee, Florida seeks an OPS Medical Malpractice Investigator. This role is responsible for investigating unlicensed healthcare practitioners to ensure compliance with state laws. Candidates should have strong investigative skills and relevant experience in regulatory or law enforcement fields. Benefits include participation in state group insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan

Participation in state group insurance

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Five years in investigative or law enforcement fields.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations against unlicensed health care practitioners.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports.
• Testify at administrative hearings.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Effective communication

Investigative skills

Data collection and analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Five years of professional experience in relevant fields

One year of investigative experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Requisition No: 862810

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INVESTIGATOR - 64801367 1

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801367

Salary: $22 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2025

Open Competitive Opportunity

Anticipated Vacancy

Division: Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigative Services Unit – Tallahassee Field Office

Your Specific Responsibilities

Essential job functions are to investigate allegations of state and federal laws against unlicensed individuals posing as licensed health care practitioners.

• Investigate alleged unlicensed activity complaints and coordinate with local law enforcement agencies for potential prosecution of criminal violations. These investigations are of a complex nature and require collection of evidence, review and analysis of medical records, court documents and other pertinent records in addition to the use of covert investigative techniques.
• Prepare and serve uniform unlicensed activity citations and/or cease and desist agreements in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate investigative activity through legal counsel as requested or directed.
• Prepare comprehensive reports of final, supplemental and probation investigations.
• Coordinate investigations with federal, state, and local law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies as requested or directed by supervisor/manager.
• Coordinate and assist department legal/board staff regarding administrative hearings, subpoena service, administrative complaints, final orders, and disciplinary enforcement requests.
• Testify and present evidence at administrative hearings, depositions, or trials.
• Serve as member of the prosecution team as directed.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date professional contacts with risk managers, hospital administrators, nursing directors and other health care providers.
• Assist in allied health investigations as needed, participate in in-service training of medical investigative staff, conduct inspections, drug profiles and undercover investigations, and serve as a mentor to new investigators, as directed.
• Answer public inquiries, make referrals, make public speaking engagements, make professional contacts, promote the goals and mission of the Department including participation in related activities and events.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate; conduct fact-finding research; knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; write detailed narrative investigative reports; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; investigating and researching; inspecting and evaluating the quality of products; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; effectively manage time; make sound judgments; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience from one or more of the following fields: investigative, law enforcement, working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system, regulatory inspections, regulatory compliance, resource protection, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, regulatory work as a paraprofessional or higher, claims adjusting, auditing, financial examining, land appraisal work, human relations, personnel, or working as a licensed healthcare professional regulated by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• One (1) year of investigative experience
• College education can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have a valid driver license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

Office location – Tallahassee, FL

Main counties covered by office – Leon, Wakulla, Liberty, Taylor, Franklin, Calhoun, Bay, Gadsden, Madison, Jefferson, Jackson, Gulf

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.