Wound Care Services Director jobs in Irvine, CA

Wound Masters Medical Group, Inc. is a group of dedicated surgeons, physicians, PAs and NPs who are especially trained to provide mobile wound care and gastric feeding tube replacements at the patient's residence.

Are you looking for autonomy, flexibility and financial stability while providing excellent healthcare for our patients?

It may be time for you to become a Wound Master!

We have immediate openings for passionate, highly motivatedclinicians who are willingto treat patients at the bedside within the Orange County.

The successful candidate will be part of the patient's clinical team, responsible for managing the patient’s wounds by performing treatment visits and completing progress notes in a timely and efficient manner using a proprietary EMR, working from 1-5 days a week, seeing 8-20 patients a day.

If you are productive and enjoy working in a remote or mobile setting, then this could be the right job for you. Work confidently with a fully staffed, back-office support to assist with your clinical and administrative needs.

**Job Summary:**
The wound care provider is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds in patients across diverse healthcare settings. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the wound care provider develops and implements comprehensive wound care plans tailored to each patient's needs, with the goal of optimizing wound healing and preventing infections.

**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Conduct thorough assessments of wounds, including wound size, depth, appearance, and surrounding tissue condition.
2. Identify underlying causes of wounds, such as vascular insufficiency, pressure, diabetes, or trauma, through patient history review and clinical evaluation.
3. Develop individualized wound care plans based on assessment findings, patient medical history, and established wound care protocols.
4. Perform wound debridement, irrigation, dressing changes, and other specialized wound care procedures using aseptic techniques.
5. Monitor and evaluate wound healing progress, documenting changes in wound status, response to treatment, and any complications.
6. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on proper wound care techniques, prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications to support healing.
7. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate care, address patient needs, and ensure continuity of care across different healthcare settings.
8. Stay current on advances in wound care technologies, treatments, and evidence-based practices through continuing education and professional development activities.
9. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, wound care research projects, and clinical trials to enhance patient outcomes and advance wound care knowledge.
10. Adhere to regulatory standards, infection control guidelines, and organizational policies and procedures related to wound care practice and documentation.

**Qualifications:**
- MD, DO, PA or NP with current state licensure.
- Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience in wound care or a related specialty area.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation and computerized wound care management systems.

**Other Skills & Expectations**

• Active and unrestricted Driver's License, with reliable means of transportation.
• Familiarity with wound-related DMEs, preferred.
• Use knowledge of NPWTs (Wound Vac) , preferred.
• Patient education as to the topical and systemic management of their wounds.
• Clinical team education towards other specialists, CMs, or general practitioners regarding the patient's wounds as well as current wound practices.
• Documentation completion before 9AM the next day

**Physical Requirements:**
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift objects as required to perform wound care procedures.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity for accurate wound assessment and treatment.

**Working Conditions:**
- Work environment may include long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious materials necessitates adherence to standard precautions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $65.00 per year

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Surgery
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• Long term care
• Outpatient

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• California MD/DO/PA/NP License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Orange, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Orange, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road