Bariatric Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•McKenzie, TN

8h•$200,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in McKenzie, TN 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 no-call Bariatric Surgeon job that allows surgeons to step away from back-to-back laparoscopic cases, prior-authorization battles, and productivity targets at large health systems.

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 Bariatric 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 post-op complication calls, no 2 a.m. emergency cases.
Monday–Friday surgeon job
Keep Your Surgical Skills: Surgical debridement and bedside procedures stay part of your daily practice
A Sustainable Surgical Career: Bedside procedures are far less physically demanding than long laparoscopic cases
Clinical Autonomy: Direct patient outcomes based on your surgical expertise, not a hospital committee or department hierarchy.
Smarter Documentation: Our custom software is designed to slash admin time
Average Annual Earnings: $200,000–$250,000 (no earning cap as an independent contractor)
High Achievers: Top performers earn $300,000+ through performance bonuses
Pay Structure: Per-patient and per-procedure pay, plus quarterly bonus programs