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Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients, specifically those with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues. Works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to evaluate, propose, plan and perform patient assessment and treatments.
Required Hours: 8am-4:30pm various days for weekdays and weekends.
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of clinical experience required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: BLS certification through AHA with current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist. Must maintain CEU’s as required by the state.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two (2) years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management preferred. Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred. Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral preferred.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work
Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Workxe2x84xa2– a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.
