PA WOUND CARE

PA WOUND CARE

Location : Wound Center Meritus Health - Hagerstown, MD

Full-Time, Days

Salary Range : $124,000 to $145,000 / year

Meritus Health is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Wound Care Center.  Meritus Health offers competitive compensation and top-of-market benefits, and is a top employer in Washington County, MD.

Working independently and in collaboration with Physicians, this person is responsible for delivering care and integrate patient services to patients with the goal of achieving specific clinical, financial and satisfaction outcomes for specific patient populations and disease processes. This person will coordinate with patient's healthcare team and adhere to ethical principles of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA code of ethics for nurses. Delivers healthcare in a therapeutic and professional manner demonstrating sensitivity towards unique patient / significant other needs. Preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs. Demonstrates the ability to advocate for the patients.

Wound center treats all types of wounds including but not limited to :

• Acute traumatic wounds
• Chronic and complex wounds
• Care of pressure ulcers
• Care of venous ulcers associated with edema utilizing compression wraps
• Care of diabetic foot ulcers
• Post-operative wound dehiscence
• Advanced treatment modalities : TCC (total contact casting), wound vac, PICO vacs and cellular based tissue products), ostomy care

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience -  Wound experience is preferred.

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