General Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•Oakland, CA

6h•$200,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring General Surgeons in Oakland, CA to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. This role offers a refreshing alternative to traditional surgical practice, focusing on a no-call, Monday-Friday schedule with clinical autonomy and a sustainable surgical career. The position involves using the latest advancements in wound healing to change lives, keeping surgical skills like debridement and bedside procedures as part of the daily practice, and offering a less physically demanding alternative to long OR cases. The company utilizes custom software designed to reduce administrative time, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Requirements

Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
Medical License: Unrestricted/clear medical license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain one)
DEA License: Or eligibility to obtain one
Open Background: We welcome General Surgeons and surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians.
No previous wound care experience is required; we provide comprehensive wound care training

Responsibilities

Surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
Evaluation and treatment of chronic, non-healing and complex wounds
Advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
Collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, where you follow patients through healing