Plastic Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Plastic Surgeons in Tucson, Arizona to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. The role offers a no-call alternative to traditional surgical practice, with no nights, weekends, or pagers. Physicians use their expertise in tissue management and wound healing to provide surgical debridement, bedside procedures, and ongoing care for patients in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

The position is available part-time (2–3 days per week) or full-time (4–5 days per week). Compensation is based on per-patient and per-procedure pay, with quarterly bonus programs and no earnings cap for independent contractors. The posting lists full-time average annual earnings of $200,000–$500,000 and states that top performers earn $500,000 or more through performance bonuses. The opening salary summary lists $250,000–$500,000 per year for full-time roles.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree 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 are asked to complete confidential pre-employment DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

• Plastic and reconstructive surgery background; surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians, are also welcomed.
• Previous wound care 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, including pressure injuries.
• Use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols.
• Collaborate in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing.
• Use wound-healing expertise to support care initiatives in communities across Tucson.

Benefits

• No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
• No practice overhead, including staff payroll, marketing budget, office lease, or billing responsibilities.
• Per-patient and per-procedure compensation with quarterly bonus programs and no earnings cap as an independent contractor.
• Clinical autonomy.
• Custom documentation software designed to reduce administrative time.

What This Job Offers

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