Wound, Burn and Ostomy Nurse Practitioner
DocStar Medical Partners
Tacoma, WA, 98401, USA
Tacoma, WA, 98401, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- wound care
- nurse practitioner
- hyperbaric oxygen therapy
This position is for a Locum Wound Care Advanced Practice Provider, either Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, specializing in wound, burn, and ostomy care within a hospital clinic setting in Tacoma, WA. Responsibilities include managing chronic wounds, performing procedures like debridement, and overseeing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, with no on-call or weekend duties. The role requires specific certifications, licensure in Washington or through the IMLC, and experience with wound care technologies and patient management across all ages.
Locum Wound Care APP (NP or PA-C) needed in Tacoma, WA
Top Hourly + Travel Expenses ( Flights to start and end the assignment, apartment available for lodging, rental car or mileage reimbursement)
Hospital Clinic Setting
Wound Care / Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO)
Credentialing: 30-45 days
Start: 6/3/2025 or earlier pending credentialing
End: 12/1/2025 with option to extend
Schedule: M-F 8-4:30
Patient Volume: 10-18ppd, sometimes with additional 1-3 HBO patients; occasional inpatient/ER consults, ALL AGES
Procedures: Types of procedures/care mostly done in wound care, i.e., pressure ulcers, skin tears: Mostly diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and pressure ulcers. Some surgical dehiscence's, open surgical wounds.
EMR: Cerner
License: WA or IMLC
Certifications: BC, HBO certification required (will wait to get)
Relevant Exp: Special wound care skill requirements/competencies needed: debridement; I & D; NPWT; bone biopsies; total contact casting; compression wrapping; management of long-term IV antibiotics for treatment of osteomyelitis; identification of candidates for HBO and supervision of HBO; ordering and interpretation of ABIs, TCOM, vascular ultrasounds, x-rays; ability to make appropriate referrals to specialties like vascular surgery, general surgery, podiatry, orthotics/prosthetics specialists
Additional Info: 2 MA's for support staff for locum provider
Please contact Travis Short at or
- They would consider PA if a correct fit, but they require a practice agreement at the state level for license
Top Hourly + Travel Expenses ( Flights to start and end the assignment, apartment available for lodging, rental car or mileage reimbursement)
Hospital Clinic Setting
Wound Care / Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO)
Credentialing: 30-45 days
Start: 6/3/2025 or earlier pending credentialing
End: 12/1/2025 with option to extend
Schedule: M-F 8-4:30
Patient Volume: 10-18ppd, sometimes with additional 1-3 HBO patients; occasional inpatient/ER consults, ALL AGES
Procedures: Types of procedures/care mostly done in wound care, i.e., pressure ulcers, skin tears: Mostly diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and pressure ulcers. Some surgical dehiscence's, open surgical wounds.
EMR: Cerner
License: WA or IMLC
Certifications: BC, HBO certification required (will wait to get)
Relevant Exp: Special wound care skill requirements/competencies needed: debridement; I & D; NPWT; bone biopsies; total contact casting; compression wrapping; management of long-term IV antibiotics for treatment of osteomyelitis; identification of candidates for HBO and supervision of HBO; ordering and interpretation of ABIs, TCOM, vascular ultrasounds, x-rays; ability to make appropriate referrals to specialties like vascular surgery, general surgery, podiatry, orthotics/prosthetics specialists
Additional Info: 2 MA's for support staff for locum provider
Please contact Travis Short at or




