Joint Commission seeks ambulatory clinician surveyor candidates

The Joint Commission is hiring intermittent and/or part time ambulatory clinician surveyors for its Ambulatory Accreditation Program.

Training is scheduled for March 4-12, 2008.

To qualify, candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

The Joint Commission is currently considering candidates with a specialty in: radiology, anesthesiology, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, telemedicine, urology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and otolaryngology.

Candidates must be board certified and have a current professional license. They must also have a minimum of five years of experience working in an accredited freestanding ambulatory care organization; (ambulatory surgical centers, medical, dental or diagnostic settings). Qualified candidates will have three years of direct clinical and/or quality management experience: two years in operations and/or management and knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process.

Selected candidates will conduct surveys of ambulatory facilities across the U.S., utilizing critical thinking skills to assess compliance with applicable standards and functionality of care delivery systems.

Candidates should have strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, expertise in interviewing, and PC proficiency; must be able to lift 25 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, work in settings with infectious diseases, and travel nationwide 100 percent of work time. Ideal candidates will have experience in a culturally diverse work environment and/or working with medically underserved population. Intermittent positions require one week (five consecutive days) of availability per month and part time requires two weeks of availability per month.

Forward resume/CV with cover letter outlining management and Joint Commission experience by email to: surveyorjobs@jointcommission.org. Visit the Web site at www.jointcommission.org .