Bariatric Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•Tampa, FL

5d•$250,000 - $500,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in Tampa, Florida to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting. The position offers clinical autonomy and a weekday schedule without nights, weekends, or call. Surgical debridement and bedside procedures remain part of daily practice, while the work is described as less physically demanding than long laparoscopic cases. Custom software is designed to reduce documentation time. The role is available full-time or part-time, with full-time defined as four to five days per week and part-time as two to three days per week. Full-time average annual earnings are listed as $250,000–$500,000, with no earning cap as an independent contractor. Compensation is per patient and per procedure, with quarterly bonus programs; top performers may earn more than $500,000 through performance bonuses. No previous wound care experience is required, and comprehensive wound care training is provided. Candidates must complete confidential pre-employment DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

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.