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.

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. As part of our Plastic Surgery team, you'll have access to:

• Mentorship from leading wound care experts
• Opportunities for academic involvement and continuing education
• A collegial, team-based atmosphere that values interdisciplinary collaboration

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree as an Advance Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or as an Advance Practice Provider - Physician Assistant
• Experience: One to two years minimum experience as an Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
• Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies. Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.

The pay range for this role is $124,845.00 - $155,043.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile J2494 - APP - Surgical Specialties NP/PA Career Stream and Level Clinical Professional-C3 The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.