About this role
Description
Gentell is one of the largest vertically integrated wound care companies in the world. Based in Yardley, PA and with offices, distribution centers and manufacturing plants around the world, our purpose is to make a positive difference in the quality of life for the injured, the chronically ill and those near the end of life.
Our success is a result of the talents, dedication and commitment of our people to drive our business forward. We provide career advancement opportunities through Gentell University, leadership development programs and executive mentoring. You would be joining a company committed to “make it better” every day, for our customers and for our employees.
We are looking for a licensed nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist or LPN. The ideal candidate will live within the Las Cruces area and travel to facility locations across multiple cities. Day travel and some overnights may be required including some early morning wound rounds based on facility schedules. Periodic (annual at minimum) corporate training may involve flight travel and hotel stays. Travel arrangements are made and paid for through our travel management system, with reimbursement of incidental expenses.
We are committed to the health and safety of our employees and our customers. We require employees to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and to follow all CDC and CMS guidelines. We provide full PPE for each of our employees who are conducting facility visits. We also provide tools for telehealth for those facilities that need to be serviced remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Working with long-term care facilities in a designated territory to assist with wound assessments and treatment decisions
- Monitoring proper application and utilization of wound care products
- Understanding Medicare documentation and reimbursement guidelines
- Educating facility staff on documentation that meets federal and state requirements
- Ordering wound care products through our internal system “FastCare” for the residents to receive their products
- Supporting facilities wound care programs by assisting with tracking, documentation, and understanding of the wound care products coverage guidelines
Requirements
The ideal Wound and Product Specialist:
- Valid healthcare license (RN, LPN, PT, OTR-L, DPM or similar) preferred but could be certified in the first year of hire
- Must have exemplary customer service skills
- Must be business savvy, sales-minded
- Must be a self-starter and work independently
- Must be hard-working and motivated
- Must be organized and detail-oriented
- Must live in the area designated and be willing to travel on a daily basis
Other facts
About Gentell
Gentell is one of the largest vertically-integrated wound care companies in the world. We provide efficient, affordable, patient-specific wound treatments to patients in nursing homes, hospices, hospitals and other settings. We employ clinical specialists throughout the United States and Canada to assist with treatment recommendations and provide education about the proper utilization of wound care products.
With production facilities in the United States, Canada and China, we are one of North America’s largest manufacturers of wound care supplies. Our products include a full line of traditional and advanced wound care products such as Hydrogel (gel tubes, spray bottles and impregnated gauze pads), Collagen (particles and pads), Calcium Alginates (with and without silver), Super Absorbent Dressings, CMC Fiber Dressings, Silicone Foam, Dermatell Hydrocolloid Dressings, Xeroform, Petrolatum Dressing, Oil Emulsion, MVP Transparent Dressing, Foam Dressings (with and without silver), Comfortell Specialty Absorptive Dressings, Gauze (bordered, rolled and stretched varieties), and as well as sponges, packing, conforming bandages, compression bandages, protective products, fixation devices, wound closure strips, elastic net dressings and tapes. Our skin protection products include Vitamin A&D+E Ointment, Zinc Oxide, Shield & Protect Moisture Barrier Cream, SuperMax Barrier Cream, Liquid Clean, Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser, Instant Hand Sanitizer and Ease Odor Eliminator.
What you'll do
- The role involves working with long-term care facilities to assist with wound assessments and treatment decisions while monitoring the application of wound care products. Additionally, the clinician will educate facility staff on documentation requirements and support wound care programs.
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