Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wound Care Specialist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert wound assessment, management, and treatment to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients across diverse care settings. Your expertise will help improve patient quality of life by implementing evidence-based wound care protocols, educating patients and staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and well-being through innovative wound management techniques.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including measuring, photographing, and documenting wound characteristics using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic and eClinicalWorks.
- Develop and implement individualized wound care plans utilizing advanced techniques such as debridement, dressings, skin grafts, and Botulinum toxin treatment when appropriate.
- Administer specialized treatments including suturing, IV infusion, sterile dressing changes, and dermal fillers in accordance with clinical protocols.
- Educate patients and their families on wound care procedures, infection prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to support healing.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals in acute care settings like Level I Trauma Centers or hospitals with ICU experience to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Monitor healing progress through regular evaluations; adjust treatment plans based on physiological responses and diagnostic evaluation results such as laboratory tests or medical imaging.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation adhering to HIPAA standards; utilize EMR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth for efficient record keeping.
Experience
- Proven clinical experience in wound management within hospital medicine, emergency medicine, or critical care environments such as Level II or Level I trauma centers.
- Demonstrated proficiency with advanced wound care techniques including suturing, skin grafting, and sterile processing procedures.
- Familiarity with medical coding systems like CPT, ICD-10/ICD-9 for documentation purposes; experience with billing for procedures such as dermal fillers or spinal tap is a plus.
- Background working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics (pediatric care), geriatrics (geriatrics), assisted living residents, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Experience in telehealth consultations or outpatient clinics involving complex wound assessments and case management strategies.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic technique essential for preventing complications during treatment procedures.
- Prior exposure to specialty areas such as hospice & palliative medicine or post-acute care enhances your ability to deliver comprehensive wound solutions across the continuum of care. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to advancing wound healing practices while providing exceptional patient-centered care!
Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
