Wound Care Attending Physician (MD / DO)

Centers Health Care; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Health Care is seeking an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) in Atlanta, Georgia, to provide top-quality care in skilled nursing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wound care management and exhibit excellent leadership skills in a culturally diverse environment.

This role involves patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. An excellent salary commensurate with experience will be offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in wound care management.
• Culturally aware and sensitive to the needs of diverse populations.
• Current with Continuing Medical Education (CME) licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care services to all patients professionally.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients upon admission.
• Order, evaluate, and adjust prescription medications responsibly.

Skills

Wound care management

Cultural awareness

Patient assessment

Education

GA Licensure to practice medicine

Current DEA Registration

Job description

Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to provide care in the Atlanta Region. The ideal candidate will have previous skilled nursing experience and demonstrated experience in wound care management.

Excellent salary will be offered, commensurate with experience.

DUTIES

• Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Participating in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.
• Develops and reviews medical policies related to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients upon their admission and thereafter on a regular and on an “as‑needed” basis.
• Provide evaluation and management of acute and chronic wounds, including development of treatment plans and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participating in comprehensive care planning, discharge planning, and client and staff development by providing ongoing medical training and education to staff.
• Participates in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, and City regulatory requirements and ensure all aspects of clinical care conform to these requirements.
• Order, evaluate, adjust, and terminate prescription medications using sound medical, ethical, and responsible discretion, and meet with patients to discuss any changes.

REQUIREMENTS

• GA Licensure to practice medicine
• Current DEA Registration, in good standing
• Current with Continuing Medical Education (“CME”) licensure requirements
• Current, relevant, and substantial knowledge of areas related to health center licensing and operations (e.g., legal/regulatory, administrative, policy, protocols, and other clinical issues), especially within a managed care environment
• Experience in wound care management, including assessment, treatment, and prevention of complex wounds
• Previous experience providing services and exercising leadership in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting, with demonstrated success
• Culturally aware and sensitive to the special needs of the population

ABOUT US

Medical Director Services PC was founded in 2016 when SNFs were shifting focus toward value‑based care while treating residents with higher levels of acuity. MDS PC emphasizes quality and customer service first. A crucial focus is treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.