Physician Assistant - Wound Care

Salary Range

$63.46 - $76.92
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

 

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

 

Summary

Provides appropriate specialized wound care services to inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic patients. Performs examinations; performs or orders diagnostic test; establishes diagnosis; prescribes medication; performs in office procedures within the scope of their licensure, instructs patients and family members about continuing care.

 

Position Reports To: Rehab Services Manager

Essential Functions

1. Provide specialized health care with a focus on wound care to patients. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and acute wound care diagnosis and injuries. Refers to physician as needed.
2. Writes prescriptions and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
3. Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to their wound healing and care.
4. Participates in health promotional activities.
5. Participates in decisions, planning, and policies related to clinical care.
6. Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
7. Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
8. Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
9. Collaborates with staff and physicians to identify patient’s needs and help develop plan to meet those needs.
10. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Position Requirements

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.

Desired:

• Wound care or related experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

 

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in hospital patient rooms and outpatient treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes