Trauma Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $200,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring Trauma Surgeons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities. The role offers a no-call, Monday–Friday alternative to in-house trauma call, with predictable days and no nights, weekends, 24-hour shifts, or pagers. Part-time work during off weeks is also described as an option.

Physicians evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds, perform surgical and sharp debridement and bedside procedures, and use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols. They collaborate with skilled nursing facilities and post-acute care teams, following patients through healing. The position includes clinical autonomy, custom documentation software, and comprehensive wound care training; previous wound care experience is not required.

Compensation is described as per-patient and per-procedure pay, with quarterly bonus programs. The posting lists average annual earnings of $200,000–$250,000 with no earning cap for independent contractors, and says top performers can earn $300,000 or more through performance bonuses. The posted salary range for full-time work is $200,000–$300,000 per year. Candidates must complete confidential pre-employment DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

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.
• Complete pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing.
• No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Trauma or acute care surgery background is welcomed.
• Surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians, are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures.
• Evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds, including pressure injuries and post-surgical wounds.
• 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, 24-hour shifts, or pager call.
• Predictable Monday–Friday schedule.
• Part-time option during off weeks.
• Per-patient and per-procedure compensation with quarterly bonus programs and no earning cap for independent contractors.
• Comprehensive wound care training.
• Custom software designed to reduce administrative documentation time.
• Clinical autonomy and the opportunity to follow patients through healing.

What This Job Offers

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