Acute Care Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•Washington, DC

13h•$200,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring Acute Care Surgeons in Washington, DC 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 clinical autonomy outside the high-pressure hospital environment. It is a refreshing alternative to traditional trauma and emergency surgery roles, offering a no-call lifestyle with no nights, no weekends, and no pagers. Surgical debridement and bedside procedures remain part of the daily practice, contributing to a sustainable surgical career that is less physically demanding. The company utilizes custom software designed to reduce administrative time. Skilled Wound Care is proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified for the 4th year in a row.

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