Wound Care Specialist - MD / DO

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with uncapped earning potential

401k plan with employer match

Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees

Paid holidays and time off for full-time employees

Mileage reimbursement

Full malpractice coverage

Administrative support

Necessary equipment/supplies

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care in Portland, ME is offering a part-time position for a Wound Care Specialist. The role involves performing wound care within the skilled nursing facilities in the area.

Qualified candidates, including MDs and DOs, will manage patient assessments and collaborate with facility teams to deliver optimal care. The position provides competitive compensation and an administrative support team to ensure clinical autonomy.

Qualifications

• Must have an active state medical license as an MD or DO.
• Board certification preferred but not mandatory.
• General practitioners are welcome to apply.
• A valid state driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Collaborate with facility staff for wound care plans.
• Perform wound debridement and prescribe dressings.
• Educate nursing staff and maintain communication with care teams.
• Order medications and provide usage instructions.
• Provide quality care to the geriatric patient population.

Skills

Active state medical license (MD/DO)

Board Certification (Family Practice or Internal Medicine)

General Practitioners welcome

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Portland, ME - Portland, ME

Job Category: Health Care

Advantage Surgical and Wound Care has an exciting opportunity for a Part‑Time Wound Care Specialist (1‑2 days/week) to work in the Portland, ME area. Qualified candidates will round at multiple facilities that are located within a designated territory. We are currently seeking Medical Doctors (MD or DO) to join 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 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.

Benefits

• 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 Overview

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.