Wound Care Specialist II — Full-Time Day Shift

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Certified Clinician to assess, evaluate, and treat patients with wounds, ostomies, and related conditions. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to develop and implement care plans.

Qualified candidates will have graduate education in Nursing/Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, a valid BCLS, and Georgia licensure in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Required
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree Preferred
• Work Experience: 2 years of clinical experience unless completion of an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program Required
• Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications: BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• One of the following certifications active and in good standing with their respective board Required
• APTA - Physical Therapy APTA Required or CWON - CWON Required or CWCA - CWCA Required or CWS - CWS Required or CWCN - CWCN Required or WCC - WCC Required or CWOCN - CWOCN Required or OMS Required
• Current licensure in the State of Georgia as one of the following: Upon Hire Required and
• PT - Physical Therapist Required or RN - Registered Nurse - GA Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required or
• OT - Occupational Therapist - Registered Required and
• Must maintain CEU's as by the state and certification board Required

Responsibilities

• Certified Clinician responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education, as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues.

Skills

Clinical wound care

Team collaboration

Patient evaluation

Education

Graduate in Nursing/Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

BCLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Certified Clinician to assess, evaluate, and treat patients with wounds, ostomies, and related conditions. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to develop and implement care plans.

Qualified candidates will have graduate education in Nursing/Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, a valid BCLS, and Georgia licensure in a relevant field.