What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Clinician position at Piedmont Careers?
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Certified Clinician responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients, specifically those with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues. Works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to evaluate, propose, plan and perform patient assessment and treatments.
Required Hours: Full time day shift weekdays with some weekend obligation.
Qualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two (2) years of clinical experience required unless completion of an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
One of the following certifications active and in good standing with their respective board:
APTA, CWON, CWCA, CWS, CWCN, WCC, CWOCN, OMS. Must have BLS certification.
Current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.
Must maintain CEUs as required by the state and certification board.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree preferred. Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing lateral preferred.
Uncertified candidates for APTA, CWON, CWCA, CWS, CWCN, WCC, CWOCN, OMS may considered.
