PRP- Advanced Provider
NIVA Health · Detroit
As a PRP Wound Care Provider at NIVA Health, you will perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service. This role is primarily focused on delivering Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) procedures for advanced wound care, including performing venipuncture (blood draws), preparing PRP according to clinical protocols, and administering PRP treatments to support wound healing.
You will be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. You'll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Patience, problem-solving skills, and communication ability are important.
The incumbent must work collaboratively with all clinical services staff in support of direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a "can-do" attitude. Patient services are the key priority in this position with the goal of fostering an environment which promotes patient comfort and trust. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.
A key focus in this role is to provide every patient with a world-class experience throughout their entire patient journey.
This role is responsible for delivering Advanced Wound Care, including PRP therapy, wound debridement, allografting, and conservative wound care while awaiting insurance approval for more advanced treatments. The provider will offer comprehensive, mobile wound care services directly to patients in their homes, ensuring high-quality care and improved patient outcomes.
The PRP Wound Care Provider must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.
NIVA Health Core Values:
As a member of the NIVA Health leadership team, you will embody and promote our core values:
- Teamwork: Foster collaboration and unity across all levels of the organization.
- Resilience: Maintain a positive attitude and determination to overcome challenges.
- Open-Mindedness: Encourage innovation and diverse perspectives.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for achieving goals and driving success.
- Positivity: Inspire optimism and enthusiasm throughout the team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advanced Wound Care
- Perform advanced wound care treatments, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, venipuncture (blood draws), PRP preparation, wound debridement, allografting, and dressing changes.
- Perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples and prepare PRP according to established protocols for eligible wound care patients.
- Administer PRP treatments safely and effectively while monitoring patient response.
- Assess, plan, and implement appropriate wound care management based on patient needs and best practices.
- Function independently to perform appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to the patient's specific needs.
- Prescribe appropriate treatment modalities.
- Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
Conservative Care Management
- Provide conservative wound care and management while awaiting insurance authorization for advanced treatments, ensuring patient safety and continued healing during this period.
Patient Evaluation
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including reviewing medical history and current health conditions, to determine the most appropriate wound care plan.
- Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, PRP therapy expectations, ensuring understanding and compliance with care plans.
Mobile Care Delivery
- Travel to patients' homes and provide high-quality, individualized wound care in non-clinical environments, adhering to all safety and infection control protocols.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including providers, medical assistants, case managers, and intake coordinators, to ensure coordinated and seamless care for all patients.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers to discuss treatment plans, patient progress, and any necessary adjustments.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Monitor patient outcomes and ensure appropriate coding for reimbursement purposes.
- Maintain professional licensure, DEA registration (as applicable), certification and practice agreements as required by the Board of Medicine or the Board of Nursing, national certification organizations, and the institution (in state of practice).
- Participate in/present at NIVA Health meetings.
- Utilize time in a constructive and efficient manner.
- Complete other duties at the discretion of management.
- Complete other duties as assigned at the discretion of management.
- The duties listed are illustrative and not exhaustive.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Education
- Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from an accredited program.
Licensure
- Active licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or DPM in the state of practice.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in wound care, preferably in advanced wound care procedures such as debridement and allografting.
- Experience performing venipuncture (blood draws) is required.
- Experience performing or assisting with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) procedures is preferred.
- Mobile or home healthcare experience is preferred.
Skills
- Expertise in wound care procedures, patient education, and treatment planning.
- Ability to perform venipuncture confidently and safely.
- Ability to prepare and administer PRP treatments according to established protocols.
- Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Certifications
- Certification in Wound Care preferred or willingness to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for mobile care visits.
Skills & Competencies
Skills
- Expertise in wound care procedures, patient education, and treatment planning.
- Ability to perform venipuncture confidently and safely.
- Ability to prepare and administer PRP treatments according to established protocols.
- Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
- Top-tier salary with performance bonuses for experienced clinicians
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off, CME allowance, and employee assistance program
- Opportunities for professional advancement, leadership roles, and ongoing education
What Sets Us Apart:
- Supportive, autonomy-driven organization devoted to clinical excellence
- Emphasis on teamwork, ownership, and meaningful patient impact
- Visible pathways for career growth and leadership development
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Join NIVA Health as a Mobile Wound Care Provider and help deliver exceptional outcomes—one healing wound at a time.