Health Care Surveyor

Reference #: 4671362

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced professional who is passionate about ensuring Pennsylvania nursing home residents are receiving the best possible care? As a Health Care Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting inspections of nursing homes to evaluate the quality of care and services, as well as determining eligibility of facilities for state licensure and certification and federal long-term care programs. Join our supportive team environment and ensure the well-being of some of our most vulnerable citizens!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Health Care Surveyor, you will perform professional assignments to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations that pertain to long-term care health care providers and facilities. In this role, you will evaluate the quality of care provided to residents in long-term care facilities, as well as the investigation of complaints relative to the quality of care, quality of life, and services provided to residents. This work is performed through the application of knowledge, established methods, practices, procedures, policies, and regulations related to the various professional disciplines in the health care field.Frequent travel within Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery, Schuylkill, and Lebanon counties is a requirement of this position. You will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to complaints during off-hours. Statewide travel, overnight travel, and flexible work hours are required in order to accommodate state and federal mandates. In this position, you may be assigned to function independently, with a partner, as a member of a team, or as the designated team coordinator during on-site surveys.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position requires irregular work hours.

Telework: Due to the volume of travel required, telework may not be available for this position.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in audiology, communication sciences and disorders (CSD), cognitive disabilities, gerontology, health administration, nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, psychology, public health, recreational therapies, respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, nursing home administration, or vocational rehabilitation; and one year of related professional experience; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of related professional experience.Special Requirements:This position requires successful completion of the relevant provider-specific federally mandated Surveyor Minimum Qualifications training and Test (SMQT) provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or an equivalent certifying body for the discipline, within one year of hire.This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.Other Requirements:

You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education i your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.