Acute Care Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Albuquerque, NM

3d • $200,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Acute Care Surgeons in Albuquerque, NM to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. This role offers a high-impact surgical career without the corporate red tape, providing an alternative to long hours, heavy call, and productivity targets often found in traditional trauma and emergency surgery roles. The position emphasizes clinical autonomy and a sustainable surgical career, allowing surgeons to utilize their skills in a less physically demanding environment with a focus on patient outcomes and reduced administrative burden.

Requirements

• Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Medical License: Unrestricted/clear medical license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain one)
• DEA License: Or eligibility to obtain one
• Open Background: We welcome Acute Care Surgeons and surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians. No previous wound care experience is required; we provide comprehensive wound care training

Responsibilities

• Surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
• Evaluation and treatment of chronic, non-healing and complex wounds
• Advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
• Collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, where you follow patients through healing

Benefits

• No nights, no weekends and no pagers
• No trauma alerts, no 2 a.m. emergency cases
• Monday–Friday surgeon job
• Surgical debridement and bedside procedures
• Less physically demanding than long operative cases and overnight shifts
• Clinical Autonomy
• Custom software designed to slash admin time
• No earning cap as an independent contractor
• Performance bonuses
• Per-patient and per-procedure pay
• Quarterly bonus programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior