Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) in Dallas, Texas at Dynamic Wound Care LLC

Supervised by: Medical Director
Positions Supervised: Nurses & Medical Assistants
Interrelationships: Patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Field-Based / On the Road - Dallas, TX

Job Summary

The Wound Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) provides specialized wound care services to patients in their homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. This role includes comprehensive wound assessments, development and management of individualized care plans, education for patients and caregivers, and direct performance of advanced wound care procedures. The NP/PA collaborates closely with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal healing outcomes and continuity of care across multiple settings.

Essential Functions

• Perform thorough wound assessments at each visit and report concerns to the Medical Director.
• Provide wound care services, treatments, and advanced procedures as appropriate.
• Initiate wound care interventions based on clinical judgment and provider plans.
• Supervise and train nursing staff and medical assistants as needed.
• Perform wound care procedures as ordered by the supervising provider.
• Participate in daily stand-downs, team meetings, and case conferences as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all patient interactions (visits, calls, texts, emails, etc.) in compliance with HIPAA.
• Notify the Medical Director if unable to meet a patient’s needs.
• Coordinate treatment plans with other providers involved in patient care.
• Manage schedule efficiently to meet productivity expectations and patient needs.
• Comply with all infection control and safety protocols.
• Assist with orientation, education, and training as requested.
• Adapt effectively to a variety of home and facility environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director or CMO.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

NP: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner specialization.

PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

- Active NP or PA license in the state of practice.

- Wound Care Certification required within 6 months of hire.

- Strong clinical judgment with ability to work independently.

- Proficiency in advanced wound care principles, procedures, and infection management.

- Ability to supervise and instruct other nursing personnel.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Culturally competent and adaptable across diverse environments.

- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as an NP or PA (or MD/DO if applicable to role).

- Active patient contact within the past three years preferred.

- Frequent kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking.

- Exposure to varying temperatures and humidity.

- Ability to assist in lifting or transferring up to 100 pounds.

- Must meet all state-required annual health screenings (e.g., TB testing).

- Adequate vision/hearing with or without assistive devices.

- Independent decision-making based on assessments and available data.

- Ability to manage emotional and mental stress.

- Strong problem-solving, flexibility, professionalism, and emotional stability.

- Field-based, requiring daily travel to homes and facilities.

- Exposure to biohazardous and infectious materials.

- Strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.