Bariatric Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in San Jose, California, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. This role offers clinical autonomy in skilled nursing and post-acute settings, with no call, nights, or weekends. Surgeons use their procedural skills through surgical debridement and bedside procedures while caring for patients with chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds through recovery.

The position is available part-time or full-time, with consistent weekday schedules. Part-time schedules are 2–3 days per week; full-time schedules are 4–5 days per week. Compensation for full-time work is listed at $250,000–$500,000 annually, with uncapped earnings as an independent contractor, performance bonuses, per-patient and per-procedure pay, and quarterly bonus programs. Top performers may earn more than $500,000. Comprehensive wound care training is provided, and prior wound care experience is not required.

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 relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

• No prior 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 post-acute settings.
• Follow patients through the wound-healing process.
• Lead wound care initiatives across the area.

Benefits

• No nights, weekends, or call.
• Clinical autonomy.
• Custom software designed to reduce documentation time.
• Performance bonuses and quarterly bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

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