Plastic Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Stockton, CA

5d • $250,000 - $500,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Plastic Surgeons in Stockton, California, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting. The role applies surgical expertise in tissue handling and wound healing to evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, complex wounds, including pressure injuries, and perform surgical or sharp debridement and other bedside procedures. Physicians use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols and collaborate in patient care, following patients through healing.

The position offers clinical autonomy, a no-call weekday schedule, and no practice overhead such as staff payroll, marketing, office leases, or billing responsibilities. Custom documentation software is intended to reduce administrative time. Compensation is based on per-patient and per-procedure pay, with quarterly bonus programs. The role is available full-time or part-time; part-time schedules are 2–3 days per week and full-time schedules are 4–5 days per week. The position is described as an independent contractor opportunity with no earning cap.

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 confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing before hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Plastic and reconstructive surgeons and surgeons of all backgrounds are welcome, as are Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians.
• 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 the post-acute setting, following patients through healing.
• Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.

Benefits

• No nights, weekends, or on-call duties.
• No practice overhead, including staff payroll, marketing budget, office lease, or billing responsibilities.
• Per-patient and per-procedure compensation with quarterly bonus programs.
• 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