Wound Care Specialist - NP / PA

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Full malpractice coverage

Full administrative support team

All equipment/supplies provided

Job summary

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care is seeking a part-time Wound Care Specialist to round at multiple facilities in the north DFW area. The role involves performing bedside wound care in post-acute settings, with rounds at several facilities within a designated territory.

Ideal candidates are NP/ARNP or PA professionals holding an active state license and a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, collaboration with facility staff to implement wound care

Qualifications

• Active state professional license
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments in post-acute care settings.
• Collaborate with facility staff to ensure effective wound care plans.
• Perform wound debridement and prescribe dressings as needed.
• Educate nursing staff and communicate with primary care physicians, families, and clinical teams.
• Order medications and provide clear usage instructions.
• Provide quality care to geriatric patients.

Job description

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist (2-4 days/week), to work in the north DFW area. Qualified candidates will round at multiple facilities that are located 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.

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.