Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) - Wound Care

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) - Mobile Wound Care

Position Type: Part-time, with options for Full-time

Location: Mobile (Local Travel Required)

Position Overview

Wound Care Specialists is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to provide advanced mobile wound care services in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and other community-based settings in a Part-Time/PRN capacity. This position is ideal for an autonomous clinician who values high-quality, hands-on care and wants to focus on complex wound healing without the administrative burden of controlled substance prescribing.

The APP will manage patients independently while collaborating closely with physicians, home health agencies, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based wound care that improves outcomes and preserves limbs.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Perform comprehensive wound evaluations and ongoing assessments in home-based settings

2. Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex wounds, including:

• Pressure injuries
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Arterial ulcers
• Surgical and traumatic wounds

3. Perform bedside procedures including:

• Sharp debridement (as credentialed)
• Incision and drainage
• Suturing (if applicable)
• Biopsy (if trained)

4. Develop and implement individualized wound treatment plans

5. Coordinate care with home health nurses, primary care providers, podiatrists, vascular specialists, and other consultants

6. Order and interpret non-controlled medications, labs, imaging, and vascular studies as clinically indicated

7. Provide patient and caregiver education on wound care, offloading, infection prevention, nutrition, and risk factor modification

8. Document thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record in accordance with Medicare and payer guidelines

9. Participate in quality improvement and outcomes tracking initiatives

**Scope of Practice Clarification: This position does NOT involve prescribing, ordering, or administering controlled substances. DEA registration is not required for this role.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in your state of practice
• Current NP or PA Board Certification
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Minimum of a Master's Degree from an Accredited NP or PA program
• Wound care experience strongly preferred (WCC or similar certification a plus)
• Ability to perform sharp debridement or willingness to complete procedural training
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to practice independently
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable managing medically complex patients in home environments
• Self-directed, efficient, and dependable
• Strong procedural skills and attention to detail
• Patient-centered with a compassionate, professional demeanor
• Interested in specializing in advanced wound care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and sensible schedule
• Productivity incentives available
• Gasoline stipend
• Flexible scheduling options
• Ongoing wound care education and training
• Malpractice coverage
• Additional benefits for FT employees

Why Join Us?

• Practice at the top of your license in a focused Clinical role
• Make a meaningful impact on wound healing and limb preservation
• Autonomy with strong physician collaboration
• Opportunity to grow in a high-demand specialty without controlled substance responsibilities

Pay: From $460.00 per day

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $460