Wound Care Provider for Facility Rounds

Job description:

Join our dynamic team as a Wound Care Physician

This position involves evaluating, planning, and directing treatment plans of residents in senior living facilities and in-home wound care. Quality Wound Care providers diagnose and treat various wound types, conduct specific lab tests, offer referrals, and execute bedside procedures in alignment with their expertise and available equipment. Collaboration with internal and external medical partners is essential for comprehensive care and treatment of both in-home and facility-based patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Safely perform wound debridement using sharp, enzymatic, autolytic, or surgical methods at the patient's location.

Apply and manage topical wound care and related wound management products.

Direct and recommend associated services to enhance wound healing outcomes, including labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, and more.

Interpret diagnostic tests and suggest suitable follow-ups.

Prescribe necessary medications, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) or supplies, aligned with the supervising physician's collaborative agreement.

Conduct risk assessments for Diabetic Foot Ulcers in diabetic patients as per ADA guidelines.

Educate patients about wound management and ensure referring physicians are updated on the latest wound care practices.

Act as a resource for health-related decision-making, planning, and policy creation.

Collaborate with staff to determine resident needs and develop strategies to address them.

Ensure regular skin sweeps on a quarterly basis.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Active, unrestricted state license

Successful completion of an accredited wound care program

State-approved from the Medical Board to perform medical tasks

Skills:

Exceptional verbal/written communication

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $180.00 - $220.00 per hour

Work Location: In person