Wound Care Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus-Wound Care Clinic in Topeka, Kansas , is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

A full-time Wound Care Mid-level (PA/NP) to lead the Wound Care Clinic program in the Topeka, KS market area, in collaboration with Healogics and The University of Kansas Health Services.

For over 30 years, Healogics has been treating patients with chronic wounds from over 600 hospital-based wound care centers across the country. Currently, Healogics treats over 300,000 wound care patients annually and has healed nearly 4 million wounds. Healogics is the world s leading expert in wound healing.

This position is based in our outpatient wound care clinic and is exclusively dedicated to procedural wound care. Our standard work hours are daytime hours averaging around 40 hours per week. There are no night shifts, on-call responsibilities, vacation hours, or weekend hours. All patients are seen by appointment only; walk-ins are not accepted. The clinic is integrated with IHeal and the physician will be employed by The University of Kansas.

This is a procedure-oriented environment primarily serving geriatric patients. The successful candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible and possess a strong procedural background. Recent experience with procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage (I&D), or other types of procedures is required, and procedural case logs will be requested as part of the credentialing process. Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy training are available. A full clinical team will be in place from the start date.

Scope of Practice Highlights
• Full Team support includes Case Manager, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Nurses, Office Manager, and Front/Back End Support.
• We offer advanced wound-care treatments to promote healing, including: Cellulitis therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infection management and prevention, wound cleaning, and wound dressing.
• Standard work hours are daytime hours averaging around 40 hours per week. There are no night shifts, on-call responsibilities, vacation hours, or weekend hours.
• There is opportunity for growth into leadership positions.

Education and Experience Requirements
• NP or PA degree
• Must be Board-Certified
• Clear and Active State Medical License and a DEA License

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in their core specialty and possess a strong procedural background
• Recent experience with procedures such as suture, incision and drainage (I&D), or other types of procedures is preferred, and procedural case logs will be requested as part of the credentialing process
• PA or NP degree

Responsibilities:

• Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy training are available
• A full clinical team will be in place from the start date
• Full Team support includes Case Manager, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Nurses, Office Manager, and Front/Back End Support

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME/CEU Allowance
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

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About Us:

Building on a proud history of clinical excellence since 1909, The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus honors the hospital s proud history of delivering world-class, compassionate care close to home. Made possible through a joint venture between Ardent Health Services and The University of Kansas Health System, the 378-licensed-bed, acute-care facility provides a comprehensive range of services from specialized surgical to advanced medical specialties to build healthier communities through world-class healthcare.

Discover Topeka, Kansas: A Community of Excellence and Opportunity.

• Located in northeast Kansas along the Kansas River, just an hour from Kansas City, 30 minutes from popular college towns, Lawrence (home to KU) and Manhattan, KS (Home to Kansas State University)
• State capital, Topeka offers a unique blend of vibrant urban living and small-town charm
• Ranked in the Top 20 U.S. Cities w/ Lowest Cost of Living (2025) and Top 25 Best Cities in the U.S. to Buy a House (2025)
• Residents appreciate high-performing schooling options and family-friendly attractions, including the Kansas Museum of History, Children's Discovery Center, and Topeka Zoo
• More than 20 art galleries and live music venues
• Outdoor enthusiasts love exploring numerous parks, miles of paved gravel and wooded trails, and recreational lakes.