Health Care Surveyor - Lehigh Valley Field Office

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a rewarding career that ensures nursing home residents receive proper care? Do want to use investigative and analytical skills to conduct inspections of nursing homes and evaluate the quality of care? The Department of Health (DOH), Division of Nursing Care Facilities is seeking a motivated Health Care Surveyor. If you enjoy working to make a positive difference for citizens residing at long-term facilities, collaborating with other professionals, and experiencing professional growth, then we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Health Care Surveyor, you will conduct inspections of nursing homes to evaluate the quality of care and services, determine eligibility for licensure, and verify certification for federal long-term care programs. You will coordinate off-site preparation and on-site inspections of nursing homes, conduct entrance and exit conferences with facility staff , and respond to complaints relative to quality of care and quality of life services provided to residents. This role requires the ability to m onitor facilities for noncompliance with state and federal regulations, while ensuring compliance has been achieved and sustained. In addition, you will participate in litigation and serve as a witness at hearings, record and track information, and respect confidential information .

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Irregular Work Hours : You will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to complaints during off-hours.
• Travel : Frequent travel within Berks, Bucks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties; travel to other parts of the Commonwealth; and overnight travel is required.
• Home Headquartered : This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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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.

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.

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