Nurse Practitioner - Pasadena, CA

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in the Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, North LA and La Crescenta-Motrose, CA area.

• Provision of hands‑on care to patients as directed by Woundtech’s needs.
• Debridement of wounds by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods completed safely during the patient visit.
• Application of topical wound care and associated wound management products.
• Recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes, including, but not limited to, labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure device, and orthotics.
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up to same.
• Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within her/his scope of practice, license and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
• Risk assessment for members with diabetes, as per the ADA guidelines.
• Patient education and management.
• Education of the primary care physician (PCP), CM, or referring physician on current wound management practices.
• Provide patient updates to PCP, CM, and physicians.

• Graduate nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing and nurse practitioner program or physician assistant graduate from an accredited school for physician assistant education.
• Possess and maintain national certification as NP or PA; wound care certification preferred.
• 1‑3 years’ experience at the advanced practice level.
• Current, active, unrestricted license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the state.
• Ability to practice autonomously.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Must have full range of mobility.
• Must be able to reposition patients.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional environment.
• Ability to set priorities while managing multiple tasks.
• Detail oriented with excellent organization skills.

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package

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