Bariatric Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. The role focuses on treating chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds in skilled nursing and post-acute settings, using surgical expertise and bedside procedures to support patients through healing. No prior wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided. The position offers clinical autonomy, custom documentation software intended to reduce administrative time, and a weekday schedule without nights, weekends, or call. Part-time schedules are 2–3 days per week and full-time schedules are 4–5 days per week. Compensation for full-time work is listed as $250,000–$500,000 annually, with per-patient and per-procedure pay and quarterly bonus programs; the posting says independent contractors have no earning cap and top performers earn $500,000 or more through performance bonuses.

Requirements

MD or DO 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 relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.
The employer 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.