Clinical Director (NP or PA)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Clinical Director (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) serves as both the clinical provider and on-site leader for R3 Wound Care & Hyperbarics. This position is responsible for delivering advanced wound care, supervising Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), and overseeing the daily operations and clinical performance of the site’s multidisciplinary team, including clinical staff, front office personnel, and hyperbaric technicians.

The Clinical Director ensures that all patient care and operational activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards. This role requires a hands-on, patient-centered leader who builds strong relationships, fosters teamwork, and maintains a culture of safety, professionalism, and service excellence. The Clinical Director must be an effective communicator, capable of motivating and guiding staff, resolving challenges constructively, and ensuring all clinical duties are performed accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate demonstrates both clinical expertise and entrepreneurial initiative—balancing patient care with operational leadership to support clinic growth and the ongoing success of R3 Wound Care & Hyperbarics. All duties must be performed in compliance with company policy, clinical guidelines, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, and provide evidence-based treatment for patients requiring advanced wound care.

Evaluate, treat, and monitor patients undergoing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.

Provide clinical oversight and leadership for the daily operation of the hyperbaric chamber and wound care facility, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Supervise and support clinic staff, including nurses, medical assistants, front office personnel, and hyperbaric technicians, through guidance, training, and performance feedback.

Coordinate and maintain efficient clinic operations, including staff scheduling, workflow optimization, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Promote patient engagement and compliance through clear communication, education, and coordination with referring physicians and care teams.

Collaborate with the Marketing and Business Development teams to strengthen referral relationships, expand patient volume, and support community outreach initiatives.

Monitor key clinical and operational metrics to ensure achievement of performance, quality, and financial goals.

Foster a positive clinic culture that reflects R3’s core values of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and patient-centered service.

Maintain all licensure, certifications, and continuing education required to provide care within the scope of practice and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must hold a current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas.

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.

Previous wound care and/or hyperbaric medicine experience strongly preferred.

Must be willing to obtain wound care and hyperbaric certification within an established timeframe as required by R3 Wound Care & Hyperbarics.

Must possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional travel between clinic locations.

Must be successfully credentialed and maintain good standing with all R3 business partners and payer networks.

Must demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Must be able to work flexible hours, multitask, and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment.

Must exhibit a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with an excellent bedside manner and commitment to patient-centered care.

Must have no restrictions or limitations on licensure or prescriptive authority and, if an NP, must be able to provide care to patients of all ages.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, patient safety, and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and R3 company policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the workday while assisting patients and operating hyperbaric chambers.

Regular use of hands and arms to position patients, handle equipment, and perform monitoring or maintenance tasks.

Ability to lift, move, or assist patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Ability to visually and audibly monitor patients and equipment indicators for extended periods during treatment.

Regular communication with patients, providers, and coworkers in person and by phone to coordinate care and ensure safety.

Work is performed primarily in a clinical environment where exposure to oxygen equipment, medical devices, and moderate noise levels is common.

Adherence to infection control, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements is mandatory.

Occasional travel between clinic sites may be required based on patient volumes and operational needs.