Wound Care Specialist - NP or PA

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care • Lafayette, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care is seeking a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist (NP or PA) for the Lafayette, LA area. This role involves rounding at multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities, providing wound care to residents in post-acute rehab settings, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals. The company focuses on healing wounds and treating surgical conditions in the post-acute environment through conservative, evidence-based care, aiming to limit unnecessary treatments, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. They achieve optimal outcomes through coordination, collaboration, and education with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Active state professional license (for Nurse Practitioners (NP or ARNP) and Physician Assistants (PA))
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Deliver wound care at the bedside in the post-acute care setting.
• Round daily at multiple facilities.
• 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 as required.
• Order necessary medications and provide clear instructions for their use.
• Provide quality patient care to the Geriatric patient population.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees