Wound Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Description
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company parties
- Paid time off
Job Details
Advancing wound healing through skilled, patient-centered care!
- Examine patients and perform comprehensive wound assessments.
- Obtain detailed medical histories and document clinically relevant findings.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, and surgical wounds.
- Develop and implement individualized wound care treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff.
- Perform wound debridement and prescribe wound care therapies and medications in accordance with scope of practice and physician collaboration requirements.
- Interpret diagnostic tests and clinical data related to wound healing and infection management.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and facility staff on wound care plans, prevention strategies, and expected outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up notes.
- Coordinate care and case management responsibilities across long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and home health settings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Career advancement opportunities
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Active, unrestricted PA or NP license in the State of Oklahoma
- National certification (NCCPA for PA or appropriate NP board certification)
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DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
- Current BLS certification
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in wound or primary care.
- Experience in long-term care, assisted living, or home health preferred
Skills
- Proficiency in wound assessment, treatment planning, and infection management
- Strong experience with EHR/EMR systems, clinical documentation, and charting
- Knowledge of wound care products, dressings, and debridement techniques
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and facility staff
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Ability to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with or without assistance
- May be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases and work in close contact with patients
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary
Physical Demands:
- Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling
- Ability to assist with patient mobility as needed, including wheelchair transport
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15–20 pounds