We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong clinical Wound Care background to join our team in Texas. You will help provide services to our post-acute patients and provide follow-up telehealth visits, as needed. Under the guidance of a supervising Wound Care Physician, and as part of an interdisciplinary care team, this position will provide telehealth visits as part of ongoing medical management and acute interventions for patients in the post-acute care setting. You will play an essential role in enhancing the well-being and assisting each patient return to their highest level of independence. We offer a position that showcases your strengths and provides a flexible schedule tailored to your availability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, may include but not be limited to
- Evaluate and manage all acute, chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and dermatologic wounds
- Coordinates the patient plan of care with the physician and the facility's clinical disciplines to address patient needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care, and assess changes to the patient medical condition to ensure healing outcome goals
- Change dressings and / or perform medically necessary debridement
- Establish plan of care and work within protocols established by the supervising physician
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES
Solid working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, and aseptic technique to include universal precautionsAbility to provide telehealth visits to patients in skilled nursing facilities.Must be able to commit to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, 2 or more hours time block each timeExcellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with patients, family members, and other medical professionals.QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Nursing Licensure, Certification, and RegistrationCurrent, valid Texas APRN license Certification through the ANCC, AANP (or equivalent certification body)Current BLS requiredMedicare NPI #, 855I and 855r on file (Independent NP Medicare Provider Number / PTAN#)Must be able to commit to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.(in 2 or more hours time block each time)No weekends or evenings at this time.Wound care-focused clinical experience (3 years).Wound Care Certification highly desired.Geriatrics and telehealth experience are highly preferred.WE OFFER
Competitive base pay rateAdditional RVU-based incentive model as additional income potentialA supportive, collaborative environmentSchedules built around your availability and zoning consideration to help maximize patient visitsABOUT US :
We are a collaborative team of medical professionals who are driven to revolutionize healthcare for the elderly. We are passionate about improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction by integrating telehealth and in-person visits in our service model.
We offer an innovative, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform and a support network so that our clinicians and providers can focus on what they do best : connecting with their patients and delivering consistent, affordable care through enhanced patient experiences. We are proud to be able to offer outstanding opportunities for Advanced Practitioners to do what they do best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We are fully invested in improving clinician job satisfaction. Our team enjoys :
The autonomy of setting their hours and schedulesFlexibility that allows for a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by a competitive earning potential and growth opportunitiesA supportive, patient-centered environment based upon a culture of caring and the joy of practicing medicine and fundamentally improving the healthcare system by making medical specialists accessible to hard-to-reach" patients and seniors.Working with other providers that are experts in their fieldThe opportunity to lend their healthcare expertise through meaningful work.Our clinician-focused technology and resources will help you :
Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations.Formulate treatment plans as needed.Prescribe medications with proper dosage and administration instructions.Oversee telemedicine patient flow and daily functions of the telemedicine shift.Maintain accurate electronic medical records of patients' contact details, medical history, prescribed medications, allergies, diagnoses, and progress.Maintain integrity, availability, and confidentiality of all PHIOversee the reporting of diagnostic testing results, follow-up treatment, referrals, and recovery.Participate in quality assurance and care improvement initiatives.Adhere to HIPAA standards for information security, privacy, and confidentiality.Our ideal candidates would have
The ability to build rapport with patients and exude a compassionate and caring demeanorSharp, evidence based clinical assessment and diagnosis skills.Interest in providing caring and compassionate services with a non-judgmental, patient-centered approachSkilled at using online tools and technology to deliver care and communicate with patientsNo restrictions on ability to be credentialed with Medicaid or other payersOpen to learning new software and technology; technology protocol and EMR training provided, if neededFluency other languages in addition to English is highly desirable
