Advanced Practice - Wound Care position opening in: Pine Bluff, AR
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Wound, Burn and Ostomy
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/15/24
**Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care opening in AR**
**Located in Pine Bluff, 40m to Little Rock**
**Full Time Position**
Job Description:
Medical Group Clinic is seeking to hire a full-time Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant. The ideal candidate requires compassion, strong clinical skills, and a focus on patient well-being.
- Hospital-employed position
- Outpatient only
- Monday-Friday, 8a-5p; no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call
- Competitive compensation, healthcare benefits, 401K and retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid medical malpractice
Requirements:
Physician Assistant
- Active state license
- Board Certification.
- Active state DEA licensure
- Two years of experience is preferred, but we do offer training
- Strong interpersonal communication skills - verbal and written
- Must be punctual, dependable, and able to work/schedule appointments independently
- Must be trustworthy, honest, and have a positive and professional attitude
Nurse Practitioner
- Active state Nurse Practitioner license
- Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification.
- Active state DEA licensure
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred, but we do offer training
- Strong interpersonal communication skills - verbal and written
- Must be punctual, dependable, and able to work/schedule appointments independently
- Must be trustworthy, honest, and have a positive and professional attitude
Primary Responsibilities
Assessment/Diagnosis: assessment of wounds, including history and physical exam, and any diagnostic testing. Diagnose various types of wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and pressure injuries
Treatment Planning: develop individualized treatment plans; and appropriate dressings, recommend wound debridement, and therapies, and prescribe medications.
Wound Management: perform wound care procedures; cleaning and debriding wounds, apply dressings, manage multiple types of topical treatments, wound care therapies, and technologies, monitor wound healing progress, and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan
Patient Education: educate patients & families about wound care techniques, prevention, and the importance of following the treatment plan
Coordination of Care: coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians, physical therapists, primary care physicians, specialists
Oversite Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): assess patients who qualify for HBOT, determine a treatment plan, and oversee hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
About Pine Bluff/Jefferson County
Pine Bluff is conveniently located in the mid-south region of Arkansas, and serves as the major trade center for the southeast portion of the state. The county seat and ninth largest city in Arkansas, Pine Bluff boasts outdoor recreation, attractions, a diverse manufacturing base and warm, friendly people.
This family-oriented county of over 50,000 offers golf, tennis, hunting, fishing, and excellent housing values. Families enjoy educational programs and exhibits at the Arts & Science Center as well as team sports at the local YMCA. Pine Bluff also boasts downtown murals depicting the history of Pine Bluff, a historical museum and Arkansas Railroad Museum. Visitt the Pine Bluff Convention and Vistors Bureau website for other historical information.
For those in the medical field, the community offers all the professional challenges of a big city medical center with the atmosphere of a small neighborly community, and is located only 45 minutes south of Little Rock.