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About The Position We are seeking a licensed Wound Care Physician Assistant for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan. Starting 06/30/2025, this role requires expertise in providing in-home wound care services to geriatric patients. The ideal candidate will work 3-5 days a week, Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 7 pm. Key responsibilities include performing physical exams, conducting imaging tests, placing skin grafts, meticulous cleaning and debridement, dressing changes, compression therapy, offloading, and pressure redistribution. This position offers the opportunity to provide critical care in various settings, including patients' homes and nursing homes, with potential for assignment extension.
Job Details:
Location: Michigan
Facility Type: Home Health and Nursing Homes
Start Date: 06/30/2025
LOA: 20 days
Provider Type Needed: Wound Care Physician Assistant
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm (3-5 days per week)
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide in-home wound care services to geriatric patients
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Conduct and interpret imaging tests
• Specialize in skin graft placement procedures
• Execute meticulous wound cleaning and debridement
• Perform dressing changes and apply appropriate wound care techniques
• Implement compression therapy as needed
• Apply offloading and pressure redistribution techniques
• Utilize Athenahealth electronic health record system
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Adapt to a dynamic schedule with potential last-minute patient additions
• Travel to various locations within the specified service area
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and nursing home staff
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper wound care management
Additional Information:
• Experience in geriatric wound care is highly desirable
• Comfort with traveling to different locations throughout the workday
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and patient needs
• Strong communication skills for effective patient and caregiver education
• Ability to work independently in various healthcare settings
Apply now to learn more.
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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About Barton AssociatesThe Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest.
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal - to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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