Bariatric Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in Austin, Texas, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. The role offers clinical autonomy in skilled nursing and post-acute settings, using surgical skills in wound care without the hospital environment’s call responsibilities. No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

The position is available full-time or part-time. Schedules are weekdays only, with no nights or weekends. Part-time schedules are 2–3 days per week; full-time schedules are 4–5 days per week. Compensation is described as $250,000–$500,000 per year for full-time work, with per-patient and per-procedure pay and quarterly bonus programs. The posting also states that independent contractors have no earning cap and that top performers earn more than $500,000 through performance bonuses.

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

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted/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 post-acute settings, following patients through healing.
• Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.

Benefits

• No nights, weekends, or call responsibilities.
• Weekday schedule with part-time and full-time options.
• Clinical autonomy.
• Custom software designed to reduce administrative documentation time.
• Per-patient and per-procedure pay, plus quarterly bonus programs; the posting states there is no earning cap for independent contractors.
• Comprehensive wound care training.

What This Job Offers

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