Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Skin & Wound Provider

United Wound Healing; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 149,852; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Medical Education funding

Job summary

A Health Services Organization in Bellingham is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to lead multidisciplinary wound care teams and provide high-quality skin and wound care services. Responsibilities include patient assessment, wound treatment, and documentation of progress in EMR. The role demands a licensed NP or PA, preferably with wound care experience. Full-time positions offer a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• 1-2 years of wound care and/or surgical experience preferred but not required.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop collaborative multidisciplinary wound care teams.
• Provide skin and wound care services to patients.
• Track the progress of wound healing and document in EMR.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Active DEA license

1-2 years of wound care experience

Punctual and dependable

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP, ARNP, FNP, APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Skin & Wound Provider

Full‑time position in Bellingham, WA.

Salary range: $127,000.00 – $149,852.00 per annum

Our mission to change wound care and improve the lives of others isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! One in ten residents in a skilled nursing facility will develop a skin condition requiring expert medical care, and one in four patients will be discharged home with an open wound. We believe that every person deserves the very best skin and wound care. Building and leading skin and wound care teams is how we do it! Our skin and wound care providers bring education and encouragement to the people who take care of our patients 24/7. When they get better at their jobs, our patients’ wounds heal faster and that is our goal!

Who we are looking for

The best leaders… who also happen to be licensed Nurse Practitioners (NP, ARNP, FNP, APRN) and Physician Assistants (PA‑C).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop collaborative multidisciplinary wound care teams
• Travel to scheduled locations weekly for wound rounds and house calls, in an assigned region
• Provide the highest quality skin and wound care services to patients
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic studies to assess changes to patients’ health care needs
• Perform bedside wound care skills, including wound assessment, dressing application, pressure relief, pain/odor control, and minor surgical procedures
• Track the progress of wound healing and document timely in UWH’s own wound care EMR
• Develop a treatment plan for skin and wound conditions based on the individual needs of each patient, and UWH’s Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Collaborate virtually with our medical leadership, including board‑certified physicians and surgeons specializing in wound care, dermatology, podiatry, vascular surgery, and infectious disease

Skills Required

• This fast‑paced position requires standing for extended periods of time
• Driving: You must have reliable transportation; valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP, FNP, ARNP, APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA‑C) licensed in working state
• Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
• 1-2 years of wound care and/or surgical experience (highly preferred, but not required); extensive training available
• Must be punctual, dependable, and able to work/schedule appointments independently
• Must be trustworthy, honest, and have a positive and professional attitude
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people through both verbal and written communication lines

Compensation

Base salary range: $127,000 – $149,852, DOE with bonus potential.

Territory

Bellingham, WA area.

Classification & Hours

Salary, exempt; full‑time or part‑time employment.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. No nights, weekends, or call.

Benefits

• Associates working 20+ hours per week:
  • Medical/Dental/Orthodontic/Vision/RX – minimum 80% towards employee’s monthly premiums covered; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense.
  • Employer sponsored life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Voluntary supplemental insurance: accident, cancer, critical illness, STD, life, identity protection, financial wellness, and legal plan coverages available.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Accruals up to 172 hours (21.5 days) your first year of employment based on 1.0 FTE status.
  • 8 paid holidays for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) match on first 4%.
• Continuing Medical Education: Up to $3,000.00 annually based on FTE status.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Core values that promote work‑life harmony.
• Paid training and advanced certification in wound care.
• Work with amazing people who have created a culture where we recognize each other’s wins and don’t tolerate gossip or drama.

We are a drug‑free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check. EEO.