General Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring General Surgeons in Birmingham, Alabama 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, call, or pagers. Physicians perform surgical debridement and bedside procedures while evaluating and treating chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds and guiding patients through healing. No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

The position is available full-time or part-time. Part-time physicians work 2–3 days per week, and full-time physicians work 4–5 days per week. Compensation is described as per-patient and per-procedure pay, with quarterly bonus programs and no earning cap for independent contractors. The posting lists an average annual earnings range of $200,000–$250,000 and says top performers earn $300,000 or more through performance bonuses. It also lists $250,000–$500,000 per year for full-time General Surgeon jobs in Birmingham.

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 perform pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

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.
• Provide collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing.
• Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the Birmingham area.

Benefits

• No nights, weekends, call, or pagers.
• Comprehensive wound care training is provided.
• Per-patient and per-procedure compensation, quarterly bonus programs, and no earning cap for independent contractors.

What This Job Offers

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