Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Plastic Surgery Advanced Wound Care Specialist

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Plastic Surgery Advanced Wound Care Specialist

The University of Virginia Health System is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)-with a strong background in advanced wound care to join our Wound Care team within the Department of Plastic Surgery. This full-time role focuses on the management of patients with chronic, non-healing wounds in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. The APP will collaborate with our Wound Ostomy Care (WOC) team and other experienced wound care specialists to care for adult and pediatric patients with a wide range of complex wounds. Our wound care team is specially trained and experienced in providing comprehensive care, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management and treatment of chronic wounds, pressure injuries, neuropathic ulcers, burns, skin tears, traumatic wounds, surgical wounds, osteoradionecrosis, and osteomyelitis. The successful applicant will bring clinical expertise, autonomy, and a passion for delivering high-quality wound care in an inpatient and outpatient setting as well as coordinating multidisciplinary care with colleagues in orthopedics, digestive health, podiatry, plastic surgery, and other specialties as needed. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop a deep expertise in chronic wounds within an academic and supportive environment. The APP will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, perform advanced wound care procedures such as dressings and topical treatments, sharp debridement, compression therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, bioengineered skin substitutes, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO), and offloading techniques to develop individualized treatment plans to promote healing and improve patient outcomes. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care at an advanced practice level to patients and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, quality, professional development, and system participation. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of experience in wound care, primary care, or surgical specialty is helpful though new graduates with related experience will also be considered. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of healthcare systems, leadership abilities, and prior experience with quality improvement efforts.

Anticipated working hours are approximately M-F 8a-5p with potential for future adjustments as needed. No call.

Qualifications Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.
• Current national certification and eligibility for Virginia licensure.
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• Wound care certification (WCC, CWON, CWS, or equivalent)
• Experience in wound care or related clinical field is helpful; but new graduates with strong clinical interest in wound care will be considered.

Why Join UVA Health? At the University of Virginia Medical Center, you will be part of a world-class academic health system known for innovation, research, and excellence in patient care. Our team in Plastic Surgery combines cutting-edge wound care technology with compassionate, evidence-based practice to help patients achieve healing and improved quality of life.