Advanced Practice Provider – Mobile Wound Care (Physician Assistant)
Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Health insurance
Job Description
Position Summary The Advanced Practice Provider – Mobile Wound Care is a Physician Assistant responsible for the evaluation, management, and longitudinal care of complex chronic wounds in patients’ homes. The role focuses primarily on lower-extremity venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers (commonly in diabetic patients), and pressure injuries in bed-bound or wheelchair-dependent individuals. The PA functions as a field-based clinical extension of the supervising Interventional Radiologist , providing detailed wound assessments, determining wound etiology, and coordinating multidisciplinary care with home health agencies under physician-directed treatment plans. Core Responsibilities Clinical Evaluation & Wound Assessment Perform in-home evaluations of chronic and complex wounds Obtain targeted histories relevant to wound etiology, vascular disease, diabetes, immobility, and infection risk Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including: Size, depth, tissue characteristics, exudate, odor, and surrounding skin Signs of infection or ischemia Determine primary wound etiology Venous stasis Arterial / ischemic Pressure-related Mixed etiologies Care Coordination & Clinical Communication Communicate findings and recommendations directly with the Interventional Radiologist, who directs overall care Collaborate closely with clinical staff to: Implement physician-directed treatment plans Relay and clarify orders to home health agencies Serve as the clinical liaison between the supervising physician and home health nursing teams Treatment Planning & Follow-Up Assist in developing and adjusting wound care plans under physician guidance Monitor wound progression and response to therapy Identify patients who may require: Vascular imaging or intervention Escalation of care Advanced wound therapies Participate in weekly or bi-weekly follow-up visits, depending on patient acuity Documentation & Compliance Complete timely, accurate documentation of: Wound evaluations Clinical impressions Communications with physician and staff Support documentation requirements for Home health coordination Medical necessity Ongoing treatment authorization
Work Environment
Home-based patient visits Patients primarily seen weekly or every other week Home health agencies provide more frequent care per physician orders Structured, physician-led model with strong clinical support
Required Qualifications
Licensed Physician Assistant Experience in wound care, vascular disease, geriatrics, or chronic disease management preferred Comfort with independent home visits within a physician-directed framework Strong communication and coordination skills Preferred Skills Familiarity with venous, arterial, diabetic, and pressure ulcers Ability to recognize when wounds may have vascular etiologies requiring intervention Experience working alongside home health agencies Organized, detail-oriented, and clinically observant