Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Advantage Surgical and Wound Care
Job overview
The Wound Care Specialist (MD or DO) role involves providing wound care in post-acute care settings across multiple facilities in Lake Charles, LA, impacting patient recovery and quality of care.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist will conduct patient assessments, collaborate with facility staff, perform wound debridement, prescribe dressings, educate nursing staff, communicate with care teams, order medications, and provide care to geriatric patients.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential, a 401k plan with employer match, comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, paid holidays and time off, mileage reimbursement, full malpractice coverage, and administrative support.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have an active state medical license (MD or DO), a valid driver's license, and board certification is preferred but not required; general practitioners are welcome to apply.
Work environment and culture
The company values clinical autonomy, evidence-based care, and collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals, providing a supportive environment with full administrative support.
Company information
Advantage Surgical and Wound Care specializes in conservative, evidence-based wound and surgical care in post-acute environments, aiming to reduce unnecessary treatments and hospitalizations through coordinated care.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Lake Charles, LA, requiring travel to multiple facilities within a designated territory using a personal vehicle.
Unique job features
The role offers clinical autonomy, no call or weekend work, full administrative support, and all necessary equipment and supplies provided.
Company overview
Advantage Surgical and Wound Care is a healthcare organization specializing in providing surgical and wound care services to patients, primarily in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living centers. The company generates revenue by partnering with these facilities to offer specialized care, leveraging a team of skilled medical professionals to address chronic and complex wound management needs. Founded with a mission to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions, Advantage Surgical and Wound Care has established itself as a leader in this niche field, focusing on delivering high-quality, cost-effective care solutions.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your active MD or DO license and any board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, as these are key qualifications for the Wound Care Specialist role at Advantage Surgical and Wound Care.
Emphasize your experience in wound care, patient assessments, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ability to provide bedside care in post-acute settings, as these directly align with the job responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Advantage Surgical and Wound Care's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current medical providers or team members in the wound care division at Advantage Surgical and Wound Care on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on their commitment to evidence-based care or asking about their experience rounding at multiple facilities.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'wound care,' 'patient assessment,' 'wound debridement,' 'post-acute care,' and 'collaboration with clinical teams' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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