Wound Care Clinician

Cooper Lighting Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Lighting Solutions is seeking a Wound Care Clinician in Atlanta, Georgia. This full-time role involves assessing and treating patients with acute and chronic wounds, including ostomy management. The candidate will collaborate with healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Applicants must be graduates from an accredited nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy program and possess necessary certifications. A bachelor's degree is preferred along with two years of clinical experience.

Join our team at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for a rewarding career focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.
• Two years of clinical experience required unless completed an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program.
• One of the required certifications must be active and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, evaluating, and treating patients with wounds and ostomy management.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff for patient treatment plans.
• Manage patient care regarding tubes, skin, and incontinence issues.

Skills

Clinical experience

Wound care management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing, PT, or OT school

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Wound Care Clinician

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Required Hours: Full time day shift

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Certified Clinician responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients, specifically those with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues. Works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to evaluate, propose, plan and perform patient assessment and treatments.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Two (2) years of clinical experience required unless completion of an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: One of the following certifications active and in good standing with their respective board: APTA CWON, CWCA CWS, CWCN WCC, CWOCN OMS, BLS certification. Current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist. Must maintain CEUs as required by the state and certification board.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree preferred. Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral preferred.

Business Unit: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital