Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Certified Wound Care (Mobile / Community-Based)
Location: Detroit, MI and surrounding areas
Schedule: Full-Time Preferred | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
No weekends, no holidays, no on-call
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced, patient-centered care for individuals with acute and chronic wounds across home settings, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. This is a mobile, community-based role combining in-person visits with telehealth support, allowing you to deliver impactful care where patients need it most.
This opportunity is ideal for a provider who thrives in an autonomous environment, enjoys working with complex cases, and wants to be part of an innovative, growth-focused care model.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide in-person evaluation and management of patients with acute and chronic wounds and skin disorders in home, ALF, and SNF settings
- Perform medically necessary procedures, including debridement, in compliance with CMS guidelines
- Deliver virtual care and follow-ups through telehealth and remote monitoring
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to optimize healing outcomes
- Accurately document patient encounters and complete billing documentation within 1 business day
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including home health, primary care, and specialists
- Coordinate ongoing care and ensure seamless communication across providers
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control and HIPAA compliance standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
- Stay current with best practices through continuing education and certification maintenance
Patient Population & Workflow
- Adult patient population (approximately 90% geriatric)
- High-acuity cases, including stage 3 & 4 wounds
- Daily patient volume varies based on travel and complexity:
- 2-3 patients/day (complex or spread out cases)
- 4-6 patients/day (clustered locations)
- Documentation completed remotely (iPad and laptop provided)
- All supplies shipped directly-no clinic or brick-and-mortar site
Training & Onboarding
- Initial in-person training in Minneapolis (Mon-Thurs, all expenses paid)
- Followed by virtual shadowing and ramp-up period
- Expected to practice more independently by approximately week 6
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Active RN and NP licensure in practicing state(s)
- Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Current Wound Care Certification
- Minimum:
- 3+ years experience as a wound care specialist (acute care, SNF, home health, or outpatient)
- 1+ year as an NP in a wound care role
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance
- Comfortable traveling to patient homes and facilities
Preferred:
- WOCN-accredited training and WOCNCB certification (CWCN)
- Experience in home health or autonomous practice settings
- Familiarity with Athena EMR
- Hospital or outpatient wound care experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $125,000 - $158,000 annually
- Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance (employee)
- 75% dependent coverage
- 4 weeks PTO accrual annually
- 8 paid holidays + 4 floating holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Company-provided equipment (iPad & laptop)
- Flexible scheduling preferences
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Company DescriptionHere at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.
Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?
Company Description
Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?