Wound Care Specialist - NP or PA

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k plan with employer match

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and time off

Mileage reimbursement

Full malpractice coverage

All needed equipment/supplies

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist to work 1-2 days per week in the Pueblo, CO area. Candidates should hold an active professional license and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, performing wound care, and collaborating with facility staff. The role offers competitive compensation, a supportive administrative team, and clinical autonomy, with no on-call or weekend hours involved.

Qualifications

• Must have an active professional license to practice.
• A valid driver's license is required for facility visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments for wound care.
• Collaborate with facility staff for effective care planning.
• Perform wound debridement and prescribe appropriate dressings.
• Educate nursing staff and maintain communication with care teams.
• Order necessary medications and provide usage instructions.
• Provide quality care to geriatric patients.

Skills

Active state professional license

Valid driver’s license

Education

Active state professional license

Job description

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist (1-2 days/week) to work in the Pueblo, CO area. Qualified candidates will round at multiple facilities within a designated territory. We are currently seeking Nurse Practitioners (NP or ARNP) and Physician Assistants (PA) to join our progressive medical practice.

Our experienced medical providers perform rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities, providing wound care to residents of post-acute rehab settings, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals.

Qualifications

• Active state professional license
• Valid driver’s license

Duties

• Weekday commitment: No call, evenings, or weekends
• Deliver wound care at the bedside in the post-acute care setting
• Round daily at multiple facilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, paying special attention to factors that increase the risk of wound formation
• Collaborate with facility staff to ensure an effective wound care plan
• Perform wound debridement and prescribe appropriate wound dressings
• Educate nursing staff, and maintain open communication with primary care physicians, families, and clinical teams as required
• Order necessary medications and provide clear instructions for their use
• Provide quality patient care to the geriatric patient population

What We Provide You

• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working more than 4 days/week
• Paid holidays and time off for full-time employees
• Mileage reimbursement
• Full malpractice coverage
• Full administrative support team
• All equipment/supplies needed to perform the role
• Clinical autonomy and control over the pace of your day

Company

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care heals wounds and treats surgical conditions in the post-acute environment through conservative, evidence-based care. We limit unnecessary and expensive treatments, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. We achieve optimal outcomes by coordination, collaboration, and education with patients, their caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

Physical/Mental Demands And Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting required for extended periods of time
• Driving to facilities in personal automobile
• Requires visual and hearing acuity
• Gross motor skills
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds