Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Wound Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

• Schedule: Part-time, 2–4 days/week

• Coverage: North DFW area; rounds at multiple facilities within a designated territory

Description

Provide bedside wound care rounds in post-acute facilities across your territory. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments focused on risk of wound formation, collaborate on wound care plans, and perform wound debridement with appropriate dressing prescriptions. The role also includes educating nursing staff and coordinating with primary care physicians, families, and clinical teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments with attention to wound-risk factors

• Collaborate with facility staff to ensure an effective wound care plan

• Perform wound debridement and prescribe appropriate wound dressings

• Educate nursing staff; communicate with primary care physicians, families, and clinical teams

• Order necessary medications and provide clear usage instructions

• Provide quality patient care to a geriatric population

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 eligible 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

Work Environment / Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods

• Driving to facilities in personal automobile

• Requires visual and hearing acuity

• Gross motor skills

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Active state professional license

• Valid driver’s license