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Regional Director of Nursing

Union, NJ · On-site

Lead survey preparedness and support facilities during NJDOH/CMS surveys * Analyze clinical metrics (falls, pressure injuries, infections, hospitalizations) * Provide coaching, mentoring, and ...

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Nursing Surveyor

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$7.4K - $9.7K/mo

The Nurse Surveyor (NS) conducts inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health ... In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in ...

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Clinical Services Manager - MCS

Vallejo, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Provide onsite support for CMS surveys and other regulatory inspections * Ensure compliance with relevant standards * Conduct deep-dive coaching and upskilling sessions for clinic team members

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Sibanye Stillwater

UG Surveyor 1, 2, or 3

Nye, MT · On-site

$73K - $90K/yr

Ability to prepare azimuth tables and maps, set grade chains, and process CMS data.Ability to survey and process GPS survey equipment.Education & ExperienceSurvey crew experience, preferably ...

Sibanye Stillwater

UG Surveyor 1, 2, or 3

MT · On-site

$73K - $90K/yr

Ability to prepare azimuth tables and maps, set grade chains, and process CMS data. * Ability to survey and process GPS survey equipment. Education & Experience * Survey crew experience, preferably ...

Lonmin

UG Surveyor 1, 2, or 3

Nye, MT

Ability to prepare azimuth tables and maps, set grade chains, and process CMS data. * Ability to survey and process GPS survey equipment. Education & Experience * Survey crew experience, preferably ...

The Custom Group of Companies

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Marlton, NJ · On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

The primary purpose is to ensure we are prepared for the return of the CMS survey team and that surveyors are appropriately greeted and escorted upon arrival. This need is immediate and does not ...

Ascellon Corporation

$76K - $82K/yr

CMS Long-Term Care Basic Training and successful completion of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) is preferred. * At least two (2) years of recent experience working as a healthcare ...

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How much do cms surveyor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for cms surveyor in the United States is $74,746.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CMS Surveyor?

A CMS Surveyor is a professional who evaluates healthcare facilities for compliance with regulations set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). They conduct inspections, review documentation, and interview staff to ensure healthcare providers meet quality and safety standards. Their work helps maintain patient safety and ensures facilities qualify for Medicare and Medicaid funding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CMS Surveyor?

To thrive as a CMS Surveyor, you need a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards, usually supported by a background in healthcare, nursing, or a related field. Experience with auditing tools, survey protocols, and familiarity with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and certification processes is essential. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills are important soft skills for interacting with facility staff and accurately documenting findings. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring healthcare facilities meet federal standards and for safeguarding patient safety and care quality.

What does a typical workweek look like for a CMS Surveyor, and how much travel is involved?

CMS Surveyors typically spend much of their week conducting on-site inspections and audits of healthcare facilities, which may require regional or national travel depending on their assigned area. The role involves reviewing procedures, interviewing staff and patients, examining records, and preparing detailed reports on compliance with CMS regulations. While much of the work is performed in the field, there is also time spent at an office or remotely compiling information and coordinating with other team members. Travel requirements can vary, but surveyors should be prepared for frequent overnight stays away from home, especially during intensive survey periods. This structure provides a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to engage directly with healthcare professionals across a variety of settings.

What does a CMS Surveyor do?

A CMS Surveyor inspects and assesses construction and maintenance work on commercial motor vehicles to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. They typically review vehicle conditions, documentation, and adherence to industry regulations, often using specialized tools and following strict schedules. Their work helps maintain safety and legal compliance in the transportation industry.
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Infographic showing various Cms Surveyor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,746 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

SMQT-Certified Nursing Facility Surveyor

Little Rock, AR • On-site

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Employment Type: Part-Time or Contract
Travel: Significant statewide travel within Arkansas
Position Summary
The SMQT-Certified Nursing Facility Surveyor conducts regulatory compliance surveys of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Surveyor evaluates facility compliance with applicable CMS Conditions and Requirements of Participation, including requirements under 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, applicable State requirements, CMS survey protocols, and the State Operations Manual.
The position requires an active/current Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) certification and demonstrated ability to conduct CMS-compliant nursing facility surveys independently and as part of a multidisciplinary survey team.
The Arkansas program anticipates approximately 15-20 surveys annually, with facilities generally ranging from approximately 20 to 120 residents. Standard surveys are expected to take approximately 4-5 days, with team size determined according to CMS requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Surveyor will:
  • Review previous facility survey information, complaints, deficiencies, Plans of Correction, and other available regulatory information.
  • Participate in development of the pre-survey plan.
  • Conduct offsite survey preparation in accordance with CMS procedures.
  • Participate in entrance conferences and onsite preparatory activities.
  • Conduct the CMS Initial Pool Process and related information-gathering activities.
  • Review resident clinical records, facility policies, staffing documentation, quality data, incident records, medication records, care plans, and other documentation.
  • Interview residents, family members, facility staff, administrators, clinical personnel, and other appropriate individuals.
  • Observe resident care, medication administration, infection-control practices, dining, activities, resident interactions, staffing practices, and facility operations.
  • Evaluate facility practices against federal and state nursing facility requirements.
  • Identify and document potential deficiencies and determine whether evidence supports regulatory noncompliance.
  • Participate in survey-team information analysis, decision-making, deficiency determination, and scope/severity discussions.
  • Review Medicare, licensure, and complaint survey packets for completeness and accuracy.
  • Review facility Plans of Correction for acceptability when assigned.
  • Conduct or participate in entrance and exit conferences.
  • Prepare Statements of Deficiencies and supporting documentation.
  • Complete required CMS forms, reports, worksheets, and survey documentation.
  • Enter and accurately record survey hours in applicable CMS systems, including CMS-670 time.
  • Perform survey activities in accordance with Chapter 7 of the CMS State Operations Manual and current CMS survey resources.
  • Maintain complete, accurate, defensible, and timely survey documentation.
  • Coordinate with the State Survey Agency surveyor assigned by Arkansas Client.
  • Submit required survey results and supporting evidence within required deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Mandatory
  • Current SMQT certification applicable to nursing facility surveys.
  • Current professional healthcare license, where applicable to the individual's discipline.
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid nursing facility Requirements of Participation.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • 42 CFR Part 483;
    • CMS State Operations Manual;
    • Long-Term Care Survey Process;
    • CMS Long-Term Care Survey Pathways;
    • CMS Principles of Documentation;
    • deficiency identification and documentation;
    • Plans of Correction; and
    • CMS survey systems and reporting requirements.
  • Ability to travel throughout Arkansas and remain onsite for multi-day surveys.
  • Ability to successfully satisfy applicable background and registry checks.
  • Strong interviewing, observation, investigation, documentation, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information and comply with HIP nd applicable State privacy requirements.
Preferred Experience
  • 3+ years of nursing facility, skilled nursing, long-term care, regulatory, quality, or survey experience.
  • Previous employment with a State Survey Agency, CMS contractor, healthcare accreditation organization, or regulatory/compliance organization.
  • Experience conducting:
    • standard surveys;
    • complaint investigations;
    • revisit surveys;
    • focused infection-control surveys;
    • immediate-jeopardy investigations; and
    • certification surveys.
  • Experience preparing CMS-2567 Statements of Deficiencies.
  • Experience applying scope and severity determinations.
Key Competencies
Regulatory interpretation, clinical assessment, investigative interviewing, evidence development, deficiency writing, critical thinking, attention to detail, professional judgment, documentation, conflict management, and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary survey team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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