Wound Care Physician

Skilled Wound Care • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Skilled Wound Care is hiring physicians of any specialty to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities in Tucson, Arizona. 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 the post-acute setting, following patients through healing and building lasting relationships.

The position offers clinical autonomy, hands-on procedures, and comprehensive wound care training. It is described as a no-call role with weekday schedules and no nights or weekends. Physicians may work part-time, two to three days per week, or full-time, four to five days per week. Compensation is based on patients and procedures, with quarterly bonus programs; the posting also describes performance bonuses and no earning cap for independent contractors. Candidates must complete confidential pre-employment DiSC testing and relevant skills testing.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted/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.
• Candidates must complete pre-employment confidential DiSC testing and appropriate relevant skills testing.

Nice To Haves

• No completed residency or board certification/eligibility is required.
• No previous wound care or procedural experience is required; comprehensive wound care training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities.
• Evaluate and treat chronic, non-healing, and complex wounds.
• Perform surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures.
• Use advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols.
• Provide collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post-acute setting.
• Follow patients through healing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wound care training.
• No-call schedule with no nights or weekends.
• Clinical autonomy.
• Custom software designed to reduce administrative time.
• Quarterly bonus programs and performance bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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