Acute Care Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Acute Care Surgeons in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. The role offers an alternative to trauma shifts and emergency surgery call, with no nights, weekends, or pager duties and a Monday–Friday schedule. Surgeons use their procedural expertise through surgical debridement and bedside procedures while evaluating and treating chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds. They provide wound care in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing.

The position offers clinical autonomy, wound care training, and custom software intended to reduce documentation time. Bedside procedures are described as less physically demanding than long operative cases and overnight shifts. Compensation is performance-based and may include per-patient and per-procedure pay and quarterly bonuses. The listing states average annual earnings of $200,000–$250,000, with top performers earning $300,000 or more.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous wound care experience is not required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

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 care protocols.
• Collaborate in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing.
• Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the Albuquerque area.

What This Job Offers

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