Health Facility Inspector

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site tecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Inspector General.

This position is responsible for surveying health care centers with Medicare and Medicaid to assure compliance with federal regulations. Compliance with federal regulations allows the facility to bill Medicare and Medicaid for services rendered. Responsibilities include determining if care, treatment, and services are consistent with Federal requirements; communicating non-compliance issues with key personnel; conducting follow‑up visits to resolve deficient practices.

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well‑being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

• Basic medical practitioner knowledge.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

• Ability to interpret regulations and make decisions based on those regulations.

• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.

• Ability to work with a variety of team members to produce a single survey product.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Licensed healthcare practitioner (licensure requirements include a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Two years of work experience in a healthcare‑related field, or other directly related clinical experience.
• Must have passed the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) for CMS surveyors or be able to pass the examination within one year of hire.
• Registered Nurse highly desirable.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.

Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. The first screening of candidates will take place on January 20, 2026.