Advanced Practice Provider Wound Care

About the role

Ideally a candidate with wound care or surgery background, though we are open to training. Will see approximately 12-18 patients a day in an outpatient wound care clinic with the possibility for inpatient wound care team coverage to cover PTO/time off.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive inpatient assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and incontinence
• Develop and implement evidence-based wound care treatment plans, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, dressings, and devices
• Provide wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, biopsies, and other procedures as indicated
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, management, and self-care
• Document patient encounters and interventions in the electronic medical record
• Communicate effectively with other members of the health care team
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities
• Uphold the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of OSF HealthCare

Hyperbaric chamber experience preferred; training is available if needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Position will be located at multiple clinics

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in General Surgery or Wound Care strongly desired
• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including vacation, holiday, and well-being time
• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
• CME time and dollars
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Concierge relocation services
• Student loan repayment counseling
• Career development through the Physician Leadership Academy

Pay

Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $55.20–$63.65/hr. Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components such as bonuses or incentives may also apply.