Trauma Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care•Wilmington, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care, part of Skilled Physicians Group, is hiring Trauma Surgeons in Wilmington, Delaware, to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings. The position offers a no-call alternative to traditional trauma surgery, with predictable Monday–Friday work and no nights, weekends, 24-hour shifts, pagers, or overnight trauma activations. Full-time and part-time opportunities are mentioned. Surgeons use their training in complex wounds, debridement, and soft-tissue management to provide wound care. The role includes surgical skills and bedside procedures, following patients through the healing process, and clinical autonomy. The company provides comprehensive wound care training and custom documentation software intended to reduce administrative time. Candidates must complete confidential pre-employment DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

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 must complete pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

Trauma or acute care 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 and post-surgical wounds.
Use advanced dressings and specialized wound care protocols.
Collaborate in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing.
Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.