Wound Care Physician
About The Position
Skilled Wound Care is hiring physicians of all specialties to provide wound care and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities in the Jackson, Mississippi area. Physicians evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds; perform surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures; and use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols. The role involves collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing and building lasting relationships. Comprehensive wound care training is provided, and no prior wound care or procedural experience is required. The position offers clinical autonomy, custom documentation software intended to reduce administrative time, and a no-call weekday schedule without nights or weekends. Part-time physicians work 2–3 days per week; full-time physicians work 4–5 days per week. Compensation is per patient and per procedure, with quarterly bonus programs. The posting lists full-time average annual earnings of $250,000–$500,000 and says top performers can earn over $500,000 through performance bonuses, with no earning cap as an independent contractor.
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.
- Physicians from all specialties are welcome; completed residency and board certification or eligibility are not required.
- No prior wound care or procedural experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.
- Candidates must complete pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing.
Responsibilities
- Perform surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures.
- Evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds.
- Use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols.
- Provide collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and post-acute settings, following patients through healing.
Benefits
- No nights, weekends, or call.
- Part-time scheduling flexibility alongside current work.
- Comprehensive wound care training.
- Custom software designed to reduce documentation and administrative time.
- Per-patient and per-procedure compensation, quarterly bonus programs, and performance bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
