Wound Care Clinician

Overview:

Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients, specifically those with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues. Works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to evaluate, propose, plan and perform patient assessment and treatments.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients, specifically those with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues. Works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to evaluate, propose, plan and perform patient assessment and treatments.

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Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of clinical experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
BLS certification through AHA with current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist. Must maintain CEU?s as required by the state.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Bachelors degree preferred. Two (2) years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management preferred. Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred or Physical Therapist with wound experience. Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral preferred.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Eastside Medical Center