Wound Care Clinician - Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist)

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Job Summary

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Type : FTE 

Schedule : Days

The Wound Care Clinician will be accountable for evaluating and treating wound and ostomy patients across the continuum of care. The wound care clinician will collaborate with frontline staff to enhance clinical outcomes, throughput, quality, and customer service. Ensure the standard care of the department and service line is executed. Collaborate and communicate with nursing, medical/surgical teams, and other healthcare members to ensure patient safety and the patient's needs are met. The direction from leadership will drive the actions carried out by the wound care clinician to ensure departmental quality improvement initiatives and the hospital system goals are met. This position will report to the Wound Care Department Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs consultation, evaluation, and treatment of patients within the care of the Grady Health System. Executes and facilitates excellent customer service to the departmental partners and patients.

Collaborate with nursing teams and other healthcare teams to ensure patient satisfaction. Facilitates improved communication amongst the department and all healthcare partners.

Provide expert advice or consultation to staff & and other interdisciplinary clinicians.

Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds and communicates effectively.

Coaches staff in the delivery of care and assuring the care is best practices.

Performs detailed and comprehensive evaluation of wound/ostomy care needs of patients.

Provides expertise recommendations to patients, families and staff. Applies approved skin substitution applications and manages complex negative pressure.

Communicates patient barriers or quality concerns to leaders/staff and medical teams.

Participated in daily huddles to report safety concerns, and escalate any barriers to leaders.

Demonstrate Grady Values and HRO principles.

Maintains departmental standards and productivity requirements. Knowledgeable of internal and external resources to ensure patient safety and departmental throughput.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy

Preferred: Master's Degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two (2) or more years job related experience in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. Preferred:

Four (4) or more years job related experience in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.

SKILLS/CERTS/LICENSES

Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) Registered Nurse in State of Georgia (for Nursing applicants only) Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Georgia (for OT applicants only) Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Georgia (for PT applicants only) Preferred: Certified in Wound Care.

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, g