Podiatrist needed in San Bernardino

Company: Woundtech
Location: Riverside
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

it's the new age of independence. And it's changing the way we live. BE A PART OF IT Full Time Job- Flexible Schedule Wound technology Network - San Bernardino, CA Excellent position for DPM to function autonomously; required to make home and SNF visits to patients for wound care in San Bernardino, CA ; live interaction with Wound Certified RN for consultation and documentation via new web technology. Use of iPad and iPhone for interactions with wound-certified RN. Flexible hours. Malpractice paid for. Job Summary : Wound Technology network (Woundtech) is a physician based wound care program that provides advanced healing methodologies and products to patients in their place of residence or temporary residence (SNF or ALF). The Podiatrist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner ( ANP) or Physician Assistant (PA) works under the direction of the Senior Clinical Resource Manager and/ or VP of Clinical operations at Woundtech, functioning in a clinician practice that includes but is not limited to the assessment, evaluation, treatment and management of chronic and/or non-healing and/or secondary intention healing wounds, presenting at the location of services. Major Duties : Provision of hands-on care to patients as directed by Woundtech's needs. Debridement of wounds and all associated procedures by sharp, enzymatic, autolytic or surgical methods that are able to be safely completed in the place of patient visit. Application and management of topical wound care and associated wound management products. Direction and recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes. This includes but is not limited to labs, radiological test, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure devices, and orthodontics. Interpretation of diagnostic tests and recommendation of appropriate follow up to same. Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment or supplies (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within her/his scope of practice, license and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician. Diabetic Foot Ulcer risk assessment for Members with Diabetes, as per the ADA guidelines. Education of patients as to the topical and systemic management of their wounds. Education of the primary Care Physician (PCP), CM, or referring Physician on current wound management practices. Provision of regular updates to the PCP, CM, or referring Physician on the status of their patient's systemic conditions associated with wound care. Also, provision of updates on the patient's wound status that was assessed by ANP or PA or in conjunction with another Woundtech clinician's assessment. Coordination of additional home health services as needed to provide the patient care between the Woundtech ANP or PA visits. Qualifications : Nurse graduate of accredited school of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant graduate of an accredited school for Physician Assistant education. Possesses and maintains national certification as NP or PA; wound care certification preferred 1-3 years experience at the advanced practice level. Current, active, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state Ability to practice autonomously. Excellent communication skills. Valid and unrestricted driver's license. . Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional environment Hourly paid training and orientation provided. Ability to set priorities while managing multiple tasks Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills Wound Technology Network, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package and we encourage you to explore a career with us!

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