Internal Medicine Physician
About The Position
Skilled Wound Care is hiring Internal Medicine Physicians in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. Physicians care for patients with chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds in skilled nursing and post-acute settings, using their internal medicine expertise to manage conditions that affect wound healing. The role includes surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures; comprehensive wound care training is provided, and prior wound care or procedural experience is not required. The position offers clinical autonomy, custom documentation software, and the opportunity to follow patients through healing. It is described as a no-call, Monday–Friday role with no nights or weekends. Part-time schedules are 2–3 days per week, and full-time schedules are 4–5 days per week. Full-time average annual earnings are listed as $250,000–$500,000, with no earning cap for independent contractors; top performers may earn more than $500,000 through performance bonuses. Compensation is per patient and per procedure, with quarterly bonus programs.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Unrestricted/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
- Internal Medicine or hospitalist background is welcomed; Family Medicine physicians and surgeons of all backgrounds are also welcomed.
- Previous wound care or procedural 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.
- Manage underlying conditions that affect wound healing.
- 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 Philadelphia area.
Benefits
- No-call schedule with no nights or weekends.
- Full training in wound care.
- Per-patient and per-procedure compensation with quarterly bonus programs.
- No earning cap as an independent contractor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
