Geriatrician
About the Role
National Wound Physician Group is seeking a part-time Geriatrician in Dyer, TN. This mobile wound care practice offers clinical satisfaction, autonomy, flexibility, and work-life balance with no nights, no call, and no weekend clinical responsibilities. Physicians deliver modern wound management at the bedside in post-acute care settings — Skilled Nursing Facilities and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals — conducting weekly wound rounds at each facility. The practice spans over 3,200 facilities across 28 states. Physicians visit 2–3 facilities per day within a 40–60 mile radius, treating approximately 20–30 patients daily. Clinical documentation is completed at point of care in real time using a proprietary wound-specific EMR. W2 employment contract; no work visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside wound care in skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute care hospitals
- Conduct weekly wound rounds at assigned facilities
- Utilize cutting-edge clinical technologies and the latest wound care modalities
- Document clinical encounters at point of care using proprietary wound-specific EMR
- Become an expert in wound management through paid training and fellowship
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted medical license (MD/DO) in the state of practice (Tennessee)
- Minimum commitment of 3 weekdays per week
Schedule
Part-time role requires a minimum of 3 days per week; full-time roles are 4–5 days per week. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7 am–4 pm. No call, no weekend clinical responsibilities. Full-time physicians routinely work a 45-hour week.
Pay
W2 full-time physicians earn on average $300,000 per year plus benefits. Part-time compensation is prorated accordingly.
Benefits
- Full health and retirement benefits
- Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Mileage reimbursement
Training
Paid training provided during onboarding plus a 6-month wound care fellowship. Physician-level wound management training and fellowship directed by wound-certified physician trainers and Fellowship Directors.