Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Medical Doctor (MD) to join our wound care team, specializing in the assessment, management, and treatment of Sacral and lower/upper extremity wounds. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing chronic and acute wounds, including venous ulcers, arterial ulcers in addition to Sacral and upper extremity wounds. Experience in application of amniotic membrane grafts is highly desirable. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care and improve wound healing outcomes. Territories you would be responsible to cover would include the Northside of Chicago suburbs or Southside of Chicago and Southern Suburbs of Chicago. Patients will be seen in the home or assisted living communities. This is a part time position, 1-2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluations of wounds would include size, depth, stage, and surrounding tissue to determine the appropriate treatment plan. 
• Developing individualized care plans including wound debridement, amniotic graft application, dressing selection, topical medications, compression therapy, and other necessary interventions. 
• Prescribing necessary medications for wound healing 
• Provide detailed instructions for patients 
• Regularly assess wound healing 
• Collaborating care with Home Health nurses  

Required Qualifications 

• Nurse practitioner with no need for collaborating MD or MD licensed in the state of Illinois 
• Wound care certified 
• Graft application experience 
• Start Date : As soon as possible 
• Able to cover the North Chicago Suburbs or South Side / South Suburbs weekly