Wound Care Attending Physician (MD / DO)

Medical Director Services PC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Director Services PC in the Atlanta region is seeking an experienced Attending Physician (MD/DO) to lead wound care management within our skilled nursing care program. You will deliver high-quality clinical care, participate in policy development, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

The role requires GA licensure, active DEA registration, CME compliance, and leadership in diverse clinical settings, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• GA licensure to practice medicine.
• Current DEA Registration, in good standing.
• Current CME licensure requirements.
• Knowledge of health center licensing and regulatory requirements, esp. in managed care.
• Experience in wound care management, including assessment and treatment.
• Leadership experience in culturally and linguistically diverse settings.
• Culturally aware and sensitive to population needs.

Responsibilities

• Assure delivery of quality care to all patients.
• Participate in planning, development, and organization of medical services.
• Develop and review medical policies related to patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations on admission and regularly thereafter.
• Provide evaluation and management of acute and chronic wounds.
• Provide medical training and education to staff as part of care planning.
• Prepare for regulatory agency site visits.

Skills

Wound care management

Leadership in diverse settings

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

MD/DO needed

GA medical licensure

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