Wound Care Specialist - NP / PA
Listed compensation
$63k-$91k
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: Eureka, CA - Eureka, CASalary Range: $62,500.00 - $90,673.00 Base+Commission/year
- Job Category: Health CareAdvantage Surgical and Wound Care has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist (1 day/week) to work in/near the Eureka, CA area. Qualified candidates will round at multiple facilities that are located within a designated territory. We are currently seeking Nurse Practitioners (NP or ARNP) and Physician Assistants (PA) to join our progressive medical practice. Our experienced medical providers perform rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities, providing wound care to residents of post-acute rehab settings, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals.
Qualifications
Active state professional license Valid driver’s license Duties: Weekday commitment: No call, evenings, or weekends Deliver wound care at the bedside in the post-acute care setting. Round daily at multiple facilities Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, paying special attention to factors that increase the risk of wound formation. Collaborate with facility staff to ensure an effective wound care plan. Perform wound debridement and prescribe appropriate wound dressings. Educate nursing staff, and maintain open communication with primary care physicians, families, and clinical teams as required. Order necessary medications and provide clear instructions for their use. Provide quality patient care to the Geriatric patient population. What we provide you: Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential. 401k plan with generous employer match Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working more than 4 days/week. Paid holidays and time off for full-time employees Mileage reimbursement. Full malpractice coverage. Full administrative support team. All equipment/supplies needed to perform the role Clinical autonomy and control over the pace of your day
- Company: Advantage Surgical and Wound Care heals wounds and treats surgical conditions in the post-acute environment through conservative, evidence-based care
We limit unnecessary and expensive treatments, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. We achieve optimal outcomes by coordination, collaboration, and education with patients, their caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: Frequent standing, walking, and sitting required for extended periods of time. Driving to facilities in personal automobile Requires visual and hearing acuity. Gross motor skills Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and provide bedside wound care in post-acute rehab settings. Collaborate with facility staff and primary care physicians to develop and implement effective wound care plans.
Requirements
Must hold an active state professional license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. A valid driver's license is required for travel between facilities.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Wound Care Specialist - NP / PA at Advantage Surgical and Wound Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Wound Care (NP) — ranked against 190 active Wound Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Wound Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Advantage Surgical and Wound Care holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 14 active listings.
In California, the Wound Care weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$166k (18 salary observations; 49 listings), vs ~$142k nationally (136 salary observations; 563 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in wound care (np) | ranked against 190 Wound Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $63k–$91k | Wound Care median $158k (middle half $138k–$180k)38 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $166k median in California | $142k nationally (+17%)18 state / 136 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Wound Care listings in California | 9 active | 195 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 66% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Wound Care pay trend | −1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Advantage Surgical and Wound Care | gold tier, 86/100 | Top Employers work-life index14 active listings |
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