Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

West Coast Wound•Farmington, NM

12d•$175,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

West Coast Wound & Skin Care is a full-service mobile wound care company providing care to patients in their homes and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The organization focuses on treating patients’ overall health, not only their wounds, and emphasizes communication, responsiveness, and training and continuing education for its medical team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide mobile advanced wound care to patients throughout the Farmington, New Mexico area, traveling locally to patients’ homes and facilities. The role is not remote. No prior experience is required; the company provides extensive training and 24/7 support. The position is part-time, two days per week, and classified as 1099.

Requirements

Current New Mexico state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
CPR certification.
Effective communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Valid driver’s license and at least the state-required liability auto insurance.
Must be willing and able to drive locally to patient homes and facilities in the Farmington area.

Responsibilities

Select, order, and perform tests and procedures to best treat the patient.
Perform wound care procedures as necessary and appropriate for the plan of care.
Define and document patient diagnoses.
Ensure patients are satisfied with their care.
Provide patient education and management.
Safely debride wounds using various methods during patient visits.
Apply topical wound care and other wound management products.
Document findings and the treatment course in patient charts, including follow-up notes.