General Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring General Surgeons in San Jose, California, to provide wound care and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings. The role offers clinical autonomy outside the hospital environment and a weekday schedule without nights, weekends, or call. Surgeons use their surgical skills for debridement and bedside procedures, evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex 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, while full-time schedules are 4–5 days per week. Compensation is based on per-patient and per-procedure pay, with quarterly bonus programs. The stated full-time average annual earnings are $250,000–$500,000, with no earning cap as an independent contractor; top performers may earn more than $500,000 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.
Candidates must complete pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous wound care experience is not required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

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 and follow patients through healing.
Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.