Internal Medicine Physician

Skilled Wound Care•Knoxville, TN

8h•$200,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Internal Medicine Physicians in Knoxville, TN to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. This role offers a high-impact career without the corporate red tape, providing an alternative to traditional hospitalist or outpatient internal medicine roles. The position is a no-call, Monday-Friday job that allows physicians to utilize their medical expertise in managing chronic wounds, which are closely tied to comorbidities like diabetes and vascular disease. Physicians will have the opportunity to perform bedside procedures such as surgical debridement, with full training provided. The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, allowing physicians to direct patient outcomes based on their expertise, and utilizes custom software designed to reduce administrative time. Physicians will follow patients through their healing process, building lasting relationships.

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 Internal Medicine physicians and hospitalists, as well as Family Medicine physicians and surgeons of all backgrounds.
No previous wound care or procedural 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
Management of the underlying conditions that affect wound healing
Advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
Collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, where you follow patients through healing