Acute Care Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Acute Care Surgeons in Jackson, Mississippi, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings. The role provides a no-call alternative to hospital-based trauma and emergency surgery, with weekday schedules and no nights or weekends. Physicians use surgical debridement and bedside procedures while evaluating and treating chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds. The position offers clinical autonomy, custom documentation software, and comprehensive wound care training; previous wound care experience is not required.

The role is available part-time or full-time. Full-time physicians work four to five days per week, and part-time physicians work two to three days per week. Compensation is based on per-patient and per-procedure pay, with quarterly bonus programs. The stated full-time average annual earnings range is $250,000–$500,000, with no earning cap for independent contractors; top performers may earn more than $500,000 through performance bonuses. Candidates must complete confidential pre-employment DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted/clear medical license in the state of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
• DEA license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Complete pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

• No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.
• The posting welcomes Acute Care Surgeons and surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures.
• Evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds.
• Use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols.
• Collaborate on patient care in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing.
• Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the Jackson, Mississippi area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree