Full Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider: Wound Care Services
Position Title: Contracted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Reports To: Medical Director, McHugh Mobile Wound Care/Wound Kinetics
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Field-based — Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Home
Health, and Office-Based Settings
Overview
McHugh Mobile Wound Care in affiliation with Wound Kinetics is a physician/provider led mobile wound care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate wound management services across the continuum of care. We partner with skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, and outpatient offices to deliver evidence-based, bedside wound care that promotes healing and reduces hospital sent readmissions.
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant plays a critical role in assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic wounds under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with interdisciplinary facility staff.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including evaluation of wound etiology, size, depth, drainage, infection risk, and tissue viability.
Develop and implement individualized wound treatment plans, including dressings selection, debridement, and advanced wound modalities.
Provide weekly follow-up evaluations and adjust treatment plans based on wound progress and clinical findings.
Collaborate with the Medical Director, physicians, nursing staff, and facility teams to ensure continuity of care and adherence to established protocols.
Document all patient encounters in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and billing standards, utilizing the Wound Kinetics EMR system or client-approved platform.
Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and monthly operations reviews with facility leadership.
Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, treatment principles, and proper dressing application.
Communicate with family members and caregivers regarding patient progress and treatment plans as appropriate.
Support wound-related infection control initiatives and hospital readmission reduction efforts.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and payer documentation requirements, including CMS guidelines.
Provide remote consultation support when needed for urgent wound concerns.
Additional Duties (Typical in Mobile Wound Care Services)
Travel between multiple facilities within a designated geographic region.
Maintain and manage wound care supplies, ensuring appropriate usage and documentation.
Perform minor in-office or facility-based procedures (e.g., conservative debridement, application of skin substitutes, compression therapy).
Utilize telehealth technology when required for physician supervision or case consultation.
Adhere to infection control and safety standards for in-facility and mobile practice environments.
Participate in periodic quality assurance reviews and continuing education on wound care innovations.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in nursing (NP) or Physician Assistant Studies (PA).
Licensure: Active, unrestricted Florida state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Certification: Board Certified (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA); Wound Care Certification (WCC, CWCN, CWS, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience in wound care, dermatology, podiatry, surgery, or long-term care preferred.
Skills:
o Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic acumen.
o Excellent interpersonal communication with patients, staff, and facility leadership.
o Ability to work independently in diverse care environments.
o Proficient EMR documentation and understanding of billing compliance.
Compensation and Benefits
Contracted salary rate commensurate with experience.
Productivity-based incentive model available.
Paid time off and CME allowance.
Professional liability coverage provided.
About McHugh Mobile Wound Care/Wound Kinetics
McHugh Mobile Wound Care in affiliation with Wound Kinetics partners with healthcare facilities to deliver comprehensive wound management services at the bedside. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians and physicians leverages evidence-based care and advanced modalities to accelerate healing, optimize outcomes, and reduce the burden on facility staff. We believe in compassionate care, collaborative communication, and continuous clinical excellence.
Job Types: Contract, Local contract, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $200.00 – $500.00 per day
Work Location: On the road
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