Bariatric Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Bariatric Surgeons in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings. The role offers clinical autonomy and a weekday schedule without nights, weekends, or call. Surgeons use their procedural skills through surgical and sharp debridement and bedside procedures, evaluate and treat complex and non-healing wounds, and follow patients through healing. Comprehensive wound care training is provided; previous wound care experience is not required. The position is available full-time or part-time. 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 stated as $250,000–$500,000 per year, with per-patient and per-procedure pay and quarterly bonus programs. The posting also says there is no earning cap for independent contractors and that top performers earn $500,000 or more through performance bonuses.

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 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 across the area.