Physician for Advanced Outpatient Wound Care Clinic- Riverside Regional Medical Center., Newport News, Virginia

Riverside Health System•Newport News, VA

About The Position

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you. Riverside Medical Group is seeking a full-time, board-certified Physician to join our Advanced Outpatient Wound Care Clinic team at Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or related specialty).
Board Certified or Board Eligible in primary specialty.
Active, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility for licensure) in Virginia
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) certification (e.g., UHMS-approved training) required.
ACLS certification required.
Demonstrated clinical experience in wound care management, including chronic and complex wounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience practicing in an outpatient wound care center strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience supervising or providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Leadership or medical director experience in a wound care or hyperbaric program preferred.
Commitment to safety and quality
Passion for patient care and community health
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to evidence-based medicine and learning
Collaborative, team approach

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, arterial and venous (or vascular) ulcers, trauma and burn wounds, post-surgical and pressure injuries, radiation injuries, and compromised grafts/flaps.
Serve as the attending physician for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) patients, ensuring appropriate patient selection, treatment protocols, and safety compliance.
Perform and oversee wound assessments, debridement procedures (sharp, enzymatic, autolytic), biopsies, and advanced wound therapies including advanced dressings, negative pressure therapies, CTP and blood derived dressings, Total Contact Casting and imaging technologies.
Develop, implement, and oversee individualized wound care and HBOT treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines.
Manage medical complications related to wound healing and hyperbaric therapy.
Provide medical oversight of hyperbaric chambers, including daily supervision of treatments and emergency preparedness.
Ensure compliance with DNV, and institutional standards for hyperbaric medicine.
Participate in hyperbaric safety committee activities and serve as a clinical resource for HBO-related issues.
Review and approve HBO indications, documentation, and treatment continuation.
Serve as physician-in-charge for the outpatient wound care clinic, collaborating with nursing, podiatry, vascular surgery, infectious disease, and other specialties.
Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives
Work closely with clinic administration to optimize clinic workflow, patient access, and operational efficiency.
Support data collection and reporting related to clinical outcomes, quality metrics, and regulatory requirements.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound prevention, treatment plans, and long-term management.
Provide clinical education and mentorship to advanced practice providers, nurses, hyperbaric technologists, rotating medical residents and medical/nursing students.
Collaborate with referring physicians and health system partners to ensure continuity of care, awareness of Wound Center operations and education and care plans including E-Consult and Secure Chat communication.
Participate in Health System and Community education and information opportunities.