Trauma Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Albuquerque, NM

4h • $200,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring Trauma Surgeons in Albuquerque, NM to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. This role offers a high-impact career without the corporate red tape, providing a refreshing alternative to the traditional trauma surgery lifestyle with no nights, no weekends, no 24-hour shifts, and no pagers. The position allows surgeons to utilize their existing skills in complex wound care, debridement, and bedside procedures, while experiencing a healthier pace with predictable days and the opportunity to follow patients through their healing process. The company utilizes custom software designed to reduce administrative time, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Requirements

• Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Medical License: Unrestricted/clear medical license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain one)
• DEA License: Or eligibility to obtain one
• Open Background: We welcome Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons and surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians.
• No previous wound care experience is required; we provide comprehensive wound care training

Responsibilities

• Surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
• Evaluation and treatment of chronic, non-healing and complex wounds, including pressure injuries and post-surgical wounds
• Advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
• Collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting, where you follow patients through healing

Benefits

• No nights, no weekends, no 24-hour shifts and no pagers
• No overnight trauma activations
• Predictable days replace the adrenaline, sleep deprivation and emotional weight of the trauma bay
• Follow patients through healing and build lasting relationships
• Clinical Autonomy
• Smarter Documentation: Our custom software is designed to slash admin time
• Performance bonuses
• Quarterly bonus programs

What This Job Offers

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