Bariatric Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in Arlington, Virginia, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. The role offers a no-call alternative to traditional bariatric surgery, with clinical autonomy and bedside procedures that keep surgical skills in use. No prior wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

The position involves evaluating and treating chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds; performing surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures; and using advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols. Physicians collaborate in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, following patients through healing.

Schedules are available full-time or part-time. The position is described as Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. Full-time is 4–5 days per week; part-time is 2–3 days per week. Compensation for full-time work is listed as $250,000–$500,000 per year, with uncapped earnings as an independent contractor. Pay is per patient and per procedure, with quarterly bonus programs; top performers may earn more than $500,000 through performance bonuses.

Candidates must complete confidential pre-employment DiSC testing and relevant skills testing. Skilled Wound Care is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
• Complete pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

• No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.
• The posting welcomes Bariatric Surgeons and surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians.

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

Benefits

• No nights, weekends, or on-call duties.
• Clinical autonomy.
• Custom software designed to reduce administrative documentation time.
• Quarterly bonus programs.
• Comprehensive wound care training.

What This Job Offers

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