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Essential Responsibilities
Wound Care & Clinical Services
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Provide wound care interventions within the PTA's legal and professional scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
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Assist with implementation of individualized wound care treatment plans established by the supervising therapist and/or other qualified healthcare professionals.
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Perform wound-related treatments and interventions for appropriate residents based on orders, the plan of care, facility policy, and scope of practice.
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Monitor wound characteristics including size, drainage, tissue appearance, odor, periwound condition, and changes in skin integrity.
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Accurately document wound status, interventions provided, resident response, and progress toward established goals.
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Utilize approved wound care modalities and technologies as trained, authorized, and permitted by applicable regulations.
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Identify changes in wound condition and promptly communicate concerns or significant changes to the supervising therapist, nursing staff, physician, or other appropriate provider.
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Assist with pressure injury prevention and skin integrity programs.
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Promote positioning, mobility, offloading, pressure redistribution, and other therapeutic strategies that support wound healing and prevention.
Mobile/Regional Responsibilities
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Travel between assigned facilities to provide wound care services and clinical support.
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Maintain an organized schedule and prioritize resident needs based on clinical urgency and facility requirements.
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Establish effective working relationships with therapy and nursing teams at each assigned location.
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Provide support to facilities experiencing increased wound care needs, staffing challenges, or complex wound populations.
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Assist with implementation and standardization of wound care practices across assigned facilities.
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Communicate effectively with facility leadership and regional therapy leadership regarding wound care needs, trends, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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Collaborate with nursing, therapy, physicians, wound care providers, dietitians, dietitians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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Participate in wound rounds, care conferences, and other interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
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Educate residents, families, caregivers, and staff regarding skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, positioning, mobility, and wound care strategies within the PTA's scope.
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Promote continuity of care by ensuring appropriate communication during transitions between therapy, nursing, medical providers, and other disciplines.
Documentation & Compliance
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Complete all required documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy, payer requirements, facility procedures, and applicable regulations.
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Maintain appropriate records related to wound assessments, treatments, resident response, and communication with the interdisciplinary team.
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Follow all applicable federal, state, professional, facility, and organizational requirements related to wound care and PTA practice.
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Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.
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Demonstrate appropriate understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other applicable payer requirements.
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Maintain competency in all assigned wound care modalities and procedures.
Quality Improvement & Education
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Identify trends in wound development, healing, recurrence, and prevention and communicate findings to appropriate leadership.
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Assist facilities with quality improvement initiatives related to wounds, pressure injuries, falls, mobility, positioning, and skin integrity.
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Provide education and mentorship to therapy and facility staff regarding appropriate wound prevention and treatment strategies within the PTA's scope.
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Participate in ongoing education to maintain current knowledge of wound care practices, evidence-based interventions, and regulatory requirements.
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Support company initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes, resident experience, and quality of care.
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
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Wound care certification or specialized wound care training.
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Experience treating complex wounds in a skilled nursing or long-term care population.
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Experience with wound care modalities and advanced wound management technologies.
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Experience providing staff education or clinical training.
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Experience working in a mobile, regional, or multi-facility clinical role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
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Knowledge of wound healing principles and pressure injury prevention.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
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Ability to prioritize multiple residents and facilities effectively.
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Strong documentation and organizational skills.
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Professional, compassionate, and resident-centered approach.
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Ability to identify changes in resident condition and appropriately escalate concerns.
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Comfortable educating and collaborating with nursing and therapy staff.
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Ability to adapt to different facility environments, workflows, and clinical needs.
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Commitment to regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move throughout a healthcare facility.
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Ability to safely assist with positioning, transfers, mobility, and other therapeutic activities as required.
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Ability to lift and/or assist with lifting according to organizational and facility safety requirements.
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Ability to use computers, electronic medical records, and other technology required for documentation and communication.
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Ability to travel between assigned facilities as required.
Performance Expectations
Success in this position will be demonstrated through:
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High-quality and timely wound care services.
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Improved wound healing and prevention outcomes.
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Accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
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Effective communication with facility and interdisciplinary teams.
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Consistent adherence to scope of practice, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
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Positive relationships with residents, families, facility staff, and clinical leadership.
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Effective education and support of facility teams.
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Consistent availability and responsiveness across assigned facilities.
