Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) - Wound Care

Wound Care Specialists, P.A .; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gasoline stipend

Malpractice coverage

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Wound Care Specialists, P.A. is seeking a skilled NP or PA to provide advanced mobile wound care in patients' homes and community settings. This full-time role emphasizes independent clinical management with close collaboration to physicians and home health teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, NP/PA board certification, and 2+ years of wound care experience. A valid license and ability to travel locally are essential; no DEA responsibilities are involved.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP/PA license in your state
• NP/PA Board Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Wound care experience strongly preferred (WCC or similar certification a plus)
• Ability to perform sharp debridement or willingness to complete training

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound evaluations in home-based settings
• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex wounds
• Perform bedside procedures including debridement, incision and drainage, suturing, biopsy
• Develop and implement individualized wound treatment plans
• Coordinate care with home health nurses and specialists
• Order and interpret non-controlled medications, labs, imaging, and vascular studies
• Provide patient/caregiver education on wound care and prevention
• Document thoroughly in EMR per Medicare and payer guidelines
• Participate in quality improvement and outcomes tracking

Skills

Clinical independence

Communication & documentation

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in NP/PA program

NP/PA Board Certification

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - Mobile Wound Care

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Mobile (Local Travel Required)

Position Overview

Wound Care Specialists is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to provide advanced mobile wound care services in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and other community-based settings in a Full-Time capacity. This position is ideal for an autonomous clinician who values high-quality, hands-on care and wants to focus on complex wound healing without the administrative burden of controlled substance prescribing.

The APP will manage patients independently while collaborating closely with physicians, home health agencies, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based wound care that improves outcomes and preserves limbs.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Perform comprehensive wound evaluations and ongoing assessments in home-based settings
2. Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex wounds, including:
   • Pressure injuries
   • Diabetic foot ulcers
   • Venous stasis ulcers
   • Arterial ulcers
   • Surgical and traumatic wounds
3. Perform bedside procedures including:
   • Sharp debridement (as credentialed)
   • Incision and drainage
   • Suturing (if applicable)
   • Biopsy (if trained)
4. Develop and implement individualized wound treatment plans
5. Coordinate care with home health nurses, primary care providers, podiatrists, vascular specialists, and other consultants
6. Order and interpret non-controlled medications, labs, imaging, and vascular studies as clinically indicated
7. Provide patient and caregiver education on wound care, offloading, infection prevention, nutrition, and risk factor modification
8. Document thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record in accordance with Medicare and payer guidelines
9. Participate in quality improvement and outcomes tracking initiatives

Scope of Practice Clarification: This position does NOT involve prescribing, ordering, or administering controlled substances. DEA registration is not required for this role.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in your state of practice
• Current NP or PA Board Certification
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Minimum of a Master's Degree from an Accredited NP or PA program
• Wound care experience strongly preferred (WCC or similar certification a plus)
• Ability to perform sharp debridement or willingness to complete procedural training
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to practice independently
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable managing medically complex patients in home environments
• Self-directed, efficient, and dependable
• Strong procedural skills and attention to detail
• Patient-centered with a compassionate, professional demeanor
• Interested in specializing in advanced wound care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and sensible schedule
• Productivity incentives available
• Gasoline stipend
• Flexible scheduling options
• Ongoing wound care education and training
• Malpractice coverage
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance coverage, Paid holidays, PTO and paid sick leave

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

On the road