Medical Doctor - Wound Care

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with generous employer match

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and time off

Mileage reimbursement

Full malpractice coverage

Administrative support

Job summary

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care is seeking a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist (1-2 days/week) to work in/near Baton Rouge, LA in our progressive medical practice. The role emphasizes bedside wound care and daily rounds with no on-call requirements.

Licensed physicians (MD/DO) with board certification preferred in Family Practice or Internal Medicine are encouraged to apply. Valid state driver’s license is required, and the position includes comprehensive benefits and malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

• Active state medical license (MD/DO) required. Board certification preferred within Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
• General Practitioners welcome to apply.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wound care at the bedside in the post-acute care setting.
• Round daily at multiple facilities.
• No supervisory commitment.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, paying attention to factors increasing wound risk.
• Collaborate with facility staff to ensure an effective wound care plan.
• Perform wound debridement and prescribe appropriate wound dressings.
• Educate nursing staff and maintain open communication with primary care physicians, families, and clinical teams.
• Order necessary medications and provide clear instructions for their use.
• Provide quality patient care to the Geriatric patient population.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Bedside care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Active state medical license (MD/DO)

Board Certification preferred (Family Practice or Internal Medicine)

General Practitioners welcome to apply

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist (1-2 days/week) to work in/near the Baton Rouge, LA in our progressive medical practice.

Qualifications

• Active state medical license (MD/DO)
• Board Certification preferred (Family Practice or Internal Medicine)
• General Practitioners welcome to apply
• Valid state driver’s license

Duties

• Weekday commitment: No call, evenings, or weekends
• Deliver wound care at the bedside in the post-acute care setting.
• Round daily at multiple facilities
• No supervisory commitment

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, paying special attention to factors that increase the risk of wound formation.
• Collaborate with facility staff to ensure an effective wound care plan.
• Perform wound debridement and prescribe appropriate wound dressings.
• Educate nursing staff, and maintain open communication with primary care physicians, families, and clinical teams as required.
• Order necessary medications and provide clear instructions for their use.
• Provide quality patient care to the Geriatric patient population.

What We Provide You

• Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential.
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working more than 4 days/week.
• Paid holidays and time off for full-time employees
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Full malpractice coverage.
• Full administrative support team.
• All equipment/supplies needed to perform the role
• Clinical autonomy and control over the pace of your day.

Company

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care heals wounds and treats surgical conditions in the post-acute environment through conservative, evidence-based care. We limit unnecessary and expensive treatments, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. We achieve optimal outcomes by coordination, collaboration, and education with patients, their caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

Physical/Mental Demands And Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting required for extended periods of time.
• Driving to facilities in personal automobile
• Requires visual and hearing acuity.
• Gross motor skills
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.