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Ascellon Corporation

$75K - $85K/yr

LIFE SAFETY CODE SURVEYOR Ascellon Corporation is seeking a goal-oriented problem solver and team ... Must have successfully completed CMS's Basic Life Safety Code Training. * Fire Inspector 1 (NFPA ...

Maine

Long-Term Care Surveyor

Lewiston, ME · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Complete CMS's 2.5-hour Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 1 year of date of hire: Ensure that facilities are complying with both Federal and State licensing requirements; and Provide ...

Maine

Long-Term Care Surveyor

Portland, ME · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

Complete CMS's 2.5-hour Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within 1 year of date of hire: Ensure that facilities are complying with both Federal and State licensing requirements; and Provide ...

State of Michigan

Health Care Surveyor 9-P11

Lansing, MI

$29.23 - $45.24/hr

... CMS). The health care surveyor position performs surveys for covered federally certified long-term care (LTC) providers, specifically nursing homes, county medical care facilities, and hospital ...

Trinityhealth

Energy Manager

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Serve as SME for TJC/CMS survey readiness pertaining to energy and utilities management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or equivalent ...

Trinity Health

Energy Manager

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Serve as SME for TJC/CMS survey readiness pertaining to energy and utilities management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or equivalent ...

State of Michigan

Health Care Surveyor 9-P11

Lansing, MI · On-site

$29.23 - $45.24/hr

... CMS). The health care surveyor position performs surveys for covered federally certified long-term care (LTC) providers, specifically nursing homes, county medical care facilities, and hospital ...

Peraton

Business Development Manager-CMS

Windsor Mill, MD · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

... surveys, white papers, presentations, and briefings in coordination with technical and program ... Experience within specific CMS centers/offices such as CCSQ, OFM, OEDA, or CMMI. * Direct ...

Trinity Health

Energy Manager

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement • Present energy performance reports and recommendations to Director of Engineering. • Serve as SME for TJC/CMS survey readiness pertaining to energy and ...

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How much do cms surveyor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,746 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

Life Safety Code Surveyor

Ascellon Corporation

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

LIFE SAFETY CODE SURVEYOR
Ascellon Corporation is seeking a goal-oriented problem solver and team player who is ready for the responsibility required to work in a professionally exciting environment ensuring safety of patients and residents of healthcare facilities nation-wide, while at the same time sharing their knowledge and expertise to support the company's mission of providing superior customer service.
You will enjoy a creative work environment and comprehensive fringe benefits that include:
  • Flexible paid vacation days
  • Paid holidays
  • Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel
  • All travel expenses paid directly by company
  • Airline and hotel points accumulate for employee's personal use
  • Employee discounts
  • 401k employee retirement plan with generous match and immediate vesting
  • Profit sharing program
  • Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid disability insurance
  • Extensive training opportunities
  • Predictable work schedule
RESPONSIBLIITIES:
The position is 100% remote with up to 75% travel. The Life Safety Code Surveyor will perform various types of surveys (i.e. re-certification, comparative, complaint investigation, and revisits) for long term care and non-long term care facilities which can include; ambulatory surgical centers (ASC), Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), hospital, critical access hospital, and hospice facilities. Surveyors travel to healthcare facilities nationally conducting surveys to assess compliance with requirements and regulations guiding the safety of residents/customers of the facilities. The responsibility of the Surveyor is to apply approved survey protocols for conducting on-site surveys. Specific activities include the following:
  • Conduct on-site surveys of Medicare-Medicaid certified health care facilities to determine compliance with Federal regulations.
  • Surveys require preparations such as: off-site preparation, tour of facility, observations, record review, interviews of facility/engineering staff , etc.
  • The Life Safety Code Surveyor will evaluate many aspects of the healthcare facility safety systems and physical plant.
  • Communicate the non-compliance issues with key personnel throughout the site review and during the exit conference to assure an understanding of the deficiencies cited.
  • Determine if a plan of correction is acceptable.
  • The Life Safety Code Surveyor will conduct follow-up visits and monitoring surveys to ascertain if facilities’ plans of correction to resolve the deficient practice have been implemented.
  • Training: Assist with facility and bureau training. Participate in work groups as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Requires minimum of 3 years’ experience in Life Safety Code inspections and fire safety in accrediting or certifying facilities that serve residents of long term care facilities.
  • Must have successfully completed CMS’s Basic Life Safety Code Training.
  • Fire Inspector 1 (NFPA) certification is preferred.
  • Demonstrated history of, and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities, to conduct Federal surveys, complaints investigations and respond to crisis situations in accordance with Federal laws, regulations, guidelines, the State Operations’ Manual (SOM) and protocols established by the Federal government for the conduct of such operations.
  • Demonstrated history of independent decision-making skills to direct and effectively manage the survey process, ability to set priorities independently and collectively, ability to openly discuss conflicts/controversy, and ability to seek assistance when appropriate to make decisions and resolve conflicts.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Possess evidence of current education regarding the standards of practice in the field of fire protection and current standards of practice in life safety.
  • Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time.

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