Wound Care Attending Physician (MD / DO)

Medical Director Services PC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Director Services PC in Atlanta seeks an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to provide wound care management in skilled nursing settings. Excellent salary will be offered, commensurate with experience.

The role requires GA licensure, active DEA registration, CME compliance, and strong knowledge of regulatory and licensure issues in managed care. Leadership in diverse settings and wound care expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• GA medical licensure required.
• Active DEA registration in good standing.
• Current CME licensure requirements.
• Knowledge of health center licensing in managed care environment.
• Experience in wound care management and complex wounds.
• Leadership in culturally and linguistically diverse settings.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to special populations.

Responsibilities

• Assure delivery of quality care to all patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Participate in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.
• Develops and reviews medical policies related to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations of patients on admission and as needed.
• Provide evaluation and management of acute and chronic wounds, including treatment plans.
• Participate in comprehensive care planning, discharge planning, and staff development with ongoing medical training.
• Participates in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Order, evaluate, adjust, and discuss prescription medications with patients.

Skills

Wound care management

Leadership in diverse settings

Regulatory knowledge

Education

GA Licensure to practice medicine

Active DEA Registration

Current CME licensure requirements

Managed care regulatory knowledge

Job description

Wound Care Attending Physician (MD / DO)

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. MDSPC4