Public Health Facility Compliance Inspector

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Tuition assistance

11 paid holidays per year

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Career opportunities across state gov

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks a Health Professional III to assess care, treatment, and quality of life across health facilities. You will evaluate compliance through observations, interviews, and record reviews, citing applicable CMS and state regulations.

The role emphasizes investigative interviewing, evidence analysis, and collaborative work with facility staff and survey teams in a challenging public health setting.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant health care experience in an IDD setting or similar program regulated by a Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience totaling six years meets minimum qualifications.
• Preferred qualifications include IDD & healthcare expertise, auditing & compliance, investigative interviewing, evidence analysis & reporting, conflict resolution, and modern technology fluency.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether health facilities are operating in compliance with applicable statutes/regulations on an unannounced basis.
• Evaluate care quality and facility practices through observations, interviews, and record reviews.
• Collect and document evidence; analyze results to assess non-compliance with regulations.
• Select specific regulations to cite based on findings and standards.
• Prepare clear statements of deficiencies, referencing CMS and state regulations.
• Lead pre-survey activities and coordinate survey team tasks and meetings.

Skills

Auditing & Compliance

Investigative Interviewing

Conflict Resolution

Evidence Analysis

IDD & Healthcare Expertise

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks a Health Professional III to assess care, treatment, and quality of life across health facilities. You will evaluate compliance through observations, interviews, and record reviews, citing applicable CMS and state regulations.

The role emphasizes investigative interviewing, evidence analysis, and collaborative work with facility staff and survey teams in a challenging public health setting.