Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Wound Care | Watsonville & Surrounding Communities

We are seeking an experienced and independent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide advanced wound care services within Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) throughout Watsonville and surrounding communities.

As a specialty wound care practice, we focus on delivering evidence-based treatment that improves healing outcomes and reduces avoidable hospitalizations.

This facility-based, part-time role is ideal for providers who value autonomy, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to deliver high-impact care within interdisciplinary care teams.

Minimum availability of 2-3 days per week required.

• Part-time
• Facility-based patient care within SNFs
• Independent, on-site clinical practice
• Travel within assigned Fresno territory
• Flexible scheduling based on availability

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments for SNF residents
• Develop and manage individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Perform advanced wound care procedures (e.g., debridement, dressing selection)
• Monitor healing progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Collaborate with Directors of Nursing (DONs), nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in care planning and IDT meetings as appropriate
• Educate facility staff on wound care best practices and prevention strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation
• Support regulatory compliance and quality measures related to wound care
• Identify at-risk residents and implement preventative interventions

Required:

• Active, unrestricted California NP or PA license
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience
• Minimum 2 years of SNF experience
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally

Preferred:

• Wound care experience
• Experience with lower extremity or vascular assessment
• Proficiency with EMR documentation systems
• Flexible with scheduling and travel within assigned service areas
• Ability to reposition or turn patients as needed without guaranteed assistance

This position primarily serves Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Watsonville and surrounding communities within Santa Cruz County.

Additional coverage opportunities may become available in neighboring Central Coast communities as the practice continues to grow.

Territory assignments are structured to promote efficient routing and minimize unnecessary travel whenever possible.

• Part Time W-2 Structure
• Earning potential varies based on daily visit volume and provider availability.
• Direct support from an experienced Medical Director and clinical leadership team
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a specialized wound care practice
• Paid hands-on training to ensure clinical readiness and success