Wound Care Program Lead: Healing & Education

Socket.dev; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Wound Program Coordinator to lead wound care services, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. You will educate patients and families, advance hospital-wide wound care education, and stay current with the latest techniques to improve healing outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical leadership in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: RN, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist required for acute rehab hospitals; RN required for long-term acute care hospitals.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• Minimum one year of wound care experience is required.
• Continuous education in wound care through seminars/professional organizations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop wound care services in adherence to regulatory standards and physician orders.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to provide guidance on wound care treatments.
• Lead educational efforts for hospital staff on wound care topics, as well as educating patient and family members on wounds and wound care.
• Maintain continuous education and stay updated on the latest wound care techniques and advancements.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision-making

Autonomy

Education

RN, PT, or OT license

CPR certification

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Wound Program Coordinator to lead wound care services, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. You will educate patients and families, advance hospital-wide wound care education, and stay current with the latest techniques to improve healing outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical leadership in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.