Bariatric Surgeon
Skilled Wound Care•Knoxville, TN
•$200,000 - $300,000•Onsite
About The Position
Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in Knoxville, 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 offers a refreshing alternative to the demanding lifestyle often associated with surgical specialties, allowing for a better work-life balance.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
