Medical Doctor - Wound Care

Advantage-Surgical-and-Wound-Car; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with generous employer match

Full malpractice coverage

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care seeks a Part-Time Wound Care Specialist to provide bedside wound care in post-acute settings across multiple facilities near Phoenix, AZ. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments and collaboration with facility staff and physicians.

Key duties include wound debridement, dressing prescriptions, and education of nursing staff. Ideal candidates hold an active MD/DO license with board certification preferred, and must have a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Active state medical license (MD/DO).
• Board Certification preferred (Family Practice or Internal Medicine).

Responsibilities

• Deliver wound care at the bedside in the post-acute care setting.
• Round daily at multiple facilities.
• 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

Patient assessment

Staff education

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification preferred (Family Practice or Internal Medicine)

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 Phoenix, AZ in our progressive medical practice.Our experienced medical providers perform rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities, providing wound care to residents of post-acute rehab settings, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals.Qualifications:Active state medical license (MD/DO)Board Certification preferred (Family Practice or Internal Medicine)General Practitioners welcome to applyValid state driver’s licenseDuties:Weekday commitment: No call, evenings, or weekendsDeliver wound care at the bedside in the post-acute care setting.Round daily at multiple facilitiesNo supervisory commitmentResponsibilities: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 matchComprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working more than 4 days/week.Paid holidays and time off for full-time employeesMileage reimbursement.Full malpractice coverage.Full administrative support team.All equipment/supplies needed to perform the roleClinical 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 automobileRequires visual and hearing acuity.Gross motor skillsAble to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.