Surveyor - Ambulatory Care MD

Joint Commission International; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 222,000; Part time

Job summary

Joint Commission International is seeking a Surgeon or anesthesiologist with ambulatory care experience to serve as an Ambulatory Care Surveyor. The role involves surveying ambulatory and imaging centers, applying systems analysis to identify compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement, and communicating results to organizational leadership.

Ideal candidates hold an MD/DO, board certification, and a CPHQ certification (or within one year).

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or equivalent required.
• Board Certification with minimum 5 years in ambulatory care.
• CPHQ certification required by hire or within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Survey ambulatory organizations nationwide within Joint Commission Ambulatory Programs.
• Apply systems analysis and inductive reasoning to assess compliance and care delivery systems.
• Prepare management reports linking deficiencies to risk points.
• Communicate findings to leadership in a constructive, collaborative manner.
• Travel nationwide 100% of work time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interviewing

Laptop/tablet proficiency

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy

CPHQ certification

Job description

Surveyor - Ambulatory Care MD page is loaded## Surveyor - Ambulatory Care MDlocations: United Statestime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100008**Nationwide Search - Incumbent can be located anywhere in the United States**Seeking Surgeon or anesthesiologist with experience working in an Ambulatory Surgical Center or Office-Based Surgery setting.The Ambulatory Care Surveyor- MD surveys ambulatory organizations throughout the United States within the full scope of the Joint Commission's Ambulatory Programs. Applies systems analysis skills and inductive reasoning skills to determine ambulatory and imaging centers' 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 in 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 that leads to a meaningful and inspirational customer experience. Participates in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by supervisor.**Requirements:**Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy. Current professional licensure in related discipline is required at the time of hire, and Board Certified with a minimum of five years of experience working in an ambulatory care setting. Experience must include three years of direct clinical experience and two years in management and or quality improvement. 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 within one year of hire.Additionally, current knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process is required. Experience working in an ambulatory surgery or office-based setting preferred. This highly visible and challenging role requires strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, expertise in interviewing and laptop/tablet proficiency. Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb stairs, work in settings with infectious diseases, and travel nationwide 100% of work time. Ideal candidates will have experience in a culturally diverse work environment. Must be available to provide monthly availability and work one, two or three weeks per month.Candidates interested in part time positions must be available to work two weeks (.48 FTE) or three weeks (.7 FTE) per month and must provide two or three weeks of availability for scheduling purposes.**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.);* 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.**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 ourThis 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.**MIN**$172,000.00**MAX**$221,500.00We 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.