Internal Medicine Physician

Skilled Wound Care • Sarasota, FL

1d • $250,000 - $500,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Internal Medicine Physicians to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities in Sarasota, Florida. Physicians evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds; manage underlying conditions that affect healing; perform debridement and other bedside procedures; and use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols. The role involves collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, following patients through the healing process.

The position offers clinical autonomy, training in wound care procedures, and custom documentation software intended to reduce administrative time. The schedule is weekdays, without nights, weekends, call, pagers, overnight admissions, or after-hours patient portal messages. Full-time physicians work 4–5 days per week; part-time physicians work 2–3 days per week. Compensation is per patient and per procedure, 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 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 confidential pre-employment 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.
• Collaborate in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, following patients through healing.
• Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.

What This Job Offers

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