Wound Care Telemedicine Physician (Supervising)

NIVA Health

1d•Remote

About The Position

NIVA Health is seeking a Wound Care Telemedicine Physician to revolutionize healthcare by providing innovative, high-quality solutions that elevate the well-being of patients and communities. The wound care program brings specialized treatment for chronic and non-healing wounds directly to patients where they live, supported by a telemedicine model that keeps physician oversight close at hand. This role involves comprehensive home-based wound care, telemedicine-enabled oversight, insurance-based services, advanced modalities, a whole-patient approach, and empowerment through education.

Requirements

Licensed Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) holding a permanent, active, unrestricted license issued by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
Must be actively practicing within the geographic boundaries of South Carolina.
Must also hold a permanent, active, unrestricted license issued by the North Carolina Medical Board.
Must be credentialed, or willing and able to complete credentialing, with North Carolina payors — including Medicare, NC Medicaid, and our contracted commercial plans.
A clean credentialing history (no payor sanctions, exclusions, or unresolved malpractice actions) is required.
Clinical experience in wound care management.
Experience supervising or collaborating with advanced practice providers.
Comfort with telehealth platforms and photo-based wound assessment.
Available between 8 am and 6 pm for patient consultations and provider oversight.

Nice To Haves

Certification through the American Board of Wound Management (CWSP) or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct telemedicine consultations and initial wound assessments, establishing the diagnosis, wound etiology, and plan of care.
Review wound photographs, measurements, and serial documentation to track healing trajectory and adjust treatment.
Direct dressing selection, offloading and compression strategies, debridement plans, and infection management, including antibiotic stewardship.
Determine candidacy for advanced modalities and cellular/tissue-based products, and document medical necessity in accordance with payer coverage criteria.
Provide supervision and clinical oversight to Nurse Practitioners performing in-home wound visits, ensuring quality and consistency of care.
Identify wounds requiring escalation — vascular evaluation, surgical consultation, or higher level of care — and coordinate appropriate referral.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records and maintain clinical governance standards.
Foster a compassionate, patient-centered atmosphere.