Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Wound Care Specialist (NP/PA)
• Schedule: Part-time (2–3 days/week); no call, evenings, or weekends
• Coverage: Daily rounds at multiple post-acute facilities in a designated territory
• Pay: $160,000.00–$230,000.00 base + commission/year

Description

Deliver wound care at the bedside in post-acute care settings, including skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, collaborate with facility staff on wound care plans, and perform wound debridement with appropriate dressing prescriptions.

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
• Order necessary medications and provide clear instructions for their use
• Provide quality patient care for a geriatric patient population

Requirements

• Active state professional license
• Valid driver’s license
• Weekday commitment with no call, evenings, or weekends
• Visual and hearing acuity
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential
• 401(k) 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 and supplies needed to perform the role
• Clinical autonomy and control over the pace of your day