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Esperta Health
Austin, Texas

Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care (In-Home Care)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

About Esperta Health

Esperta Health is pioneering the future of wound care by delivering expert, in-home wound management backed by evidence-based practices. Our mission is to standardize wound care, improve healing outcomes, and reduce costs through comprehensive and patient-centered care.

As a Nurse Practitioner – Wound Care, you will play a critical role in advancing our wound care program within the assigned market. This leadership position requires clinical expertise in wound care, strong team collaboration abilities, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. You will oversee clinical outcomes, support wound care nurses, and work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in in-home wound care delivery.

Responsibilities

Provide expert wound care assessments, treatment planning, and management in the home setting following evidence-based guidelines and company protocols.

Lead and mentor wound care nurses within the assigned market to promote best practices and enhance clinical outcomes.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-centered care.

Monitor clinical quality, compliance, and performance metrics to ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards.

  • Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for wound care within the market
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, product evaluations, and new treatment protocol development.
  • Engage with patients and caregivers to provide education, support, and ensure satisfaction with care delivery.
  • Demonstrate leadership by fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and clinical excellence.
  • Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state(s) of practice.
  • Wound care certification such as WOCN or equivalent recognized wound care credential preferred
  • Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience with a strong background in wound care, preferably including in-home or post-acute care settings.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical settings or wound care programs.
  • BLS certification or higher.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and digital wound care management tools.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for in-home visits.
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care and quality improvement.
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license and have 3-5 years of clinical experience, preferably in wound care or home health. A valid driver's license and BLS certification are required, with wound care certification (WOCN) preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipPatient AssessmentMentoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Quality ManagementOrganizational SkillsPatient Education

Wound Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Wound Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
51%
CME allowance
49%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 1.5
Below most Wound Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 194 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development