PRP- Advanced Provider

NIVA Health • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The PRP Wound Care Provider at NIVA Health delivers advanced wound care, with a primary focus on Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) procedures. The role includes drawing blood, preparing PRP according to clinical protocols, and administering treatments to support wound healing. The provider also performs wound debridement, allografting, dressing changes, and conservative wound care while patients await insurance approval for advanced treatments.

This provider conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops and implements individualized care plans, performs appropriate histories and physical examinations for complex patients, orders and interprets relevant tests, prescribes treatment modalities, and monitors treatment effectiveness. The role includes educating patients and caregivers about wound care and PRP, and delivering mobile care in patients’ homes while following safety and infection-control protocols.

The provider works independently in the field while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team and communicating with physicians and other healthcare providers. Responsibilities also include accurate EMR documentation, monitoring outcomes, appropriate coding, maintaining required licensure and credentials, participating in meetings, and using time efficiently. The provider is expected to promote NIVA Health’s values of teamwork, resilience, open-mindedness, ownership, and positivity, and to foster patient comfort, trust, and a high-quality patient experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) program.
• Active licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or DPM in the state of practice.
• At least 2 years of wound care experience.
• Experience performing venipuncture (blood draws).
• Expertise in wound care procedures, patient education, and treatment planning.
• Ability to perform venipuncture confidently and safely.
• Ability to prepare and administer PRP treatments according to established protocols.
• Ability to work independently in the field while communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for mobile care visits.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advanced wound care procedures such as debridement and allografting.
• Experience performing or assisting with PRP procedures.
• Mobile or home healthcare experience.
• Wound Care certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced wound care, including PRP therapy, venipuncture, PRP preparation, wound debridement, allografting, and dressing changes.
• Obtain blood samples and prepare PRP according to established protocols for eligible patients.
• Administer PRP treatments safely and effectively and monitor patient response.
• Assess, plan, and implement wound care based on patient needs and best practices.
• Independently perform appropriate histories and physical examinations for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relevant to patients’ needs.
• Prescribe appropriate treatment modalities and monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Provide conservative wound care while awaiting insurance authorization for advanced treatments.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including review of medical history and current health conditions.
• Educate patients and caregivers about wound care techniques, PRP expectations, and care-plan compliance.
• Travel to patients’ homes to provide individualized wound care while following safety and infection-control protocols.
• Coordinate care with providers, medical assistants, case managers, and intake coordinators.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers about treatment plans, progress, and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate, current EMR documentation and comply with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Monitor patient outcomes and ensure appropriate coding for reimbursement.
• Maintain required professional licensure, DEA registration as applicable, certification, and practice agreements.
• Participate in or present at NIVA Health meetings.
• Use time constructively and efficiently and complete other duties as assigned or directed by management.

Benefits

• Top-tier salary with performance bonuses for experienced clinicians.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, CME allowance, and employee assistance program.
• Opportunities for professional advancement, leadership roles, and ongoing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level