Trauma Surgeon

Skilled Wound Care • Knoxville, TN

6h • $200,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring Trauma Surgeons in Knoxville, TN 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 an alternative to the demanding lifestyle of traditional trauma surgery. The position focuses on utilizing surgical skills in wound care, offering a healthier pace with predictable days, clinical autonomy, and efficient documentation through custom software. This is a no-call, Monday-Friday surgeon job, 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
• Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians are welcome.
• No previous wound care experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Part-time role during off weeks

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: Direct patient outcomes based on your surgical expertise, not a hospital committee or department hierarchy.
• Custom software designed to slash admin time.
• Performance bonuses
• Great Place to Work® Certified!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior