Physician

About the role

You went into medicine to care for patients. Across the country physicians face long hours, nights and call, packed schedules, prior authorizations, overflowing inboxes and less control over how they practice, leading to burnout. Skilled Wound Care, a premier national physician group, is hiring physicians of all specialties in Arlington, VA to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. Whether you’re a surgeon, hospitalist, primary care physician, emergency physician or from any other specialty, wound care offers a fresh start with a no‑call, Monday–Friday career, hands‑on procedures, clinical autonomy, and the ability to see patients heal.

Responsibilities

• Use the latest advancements in wound healing to change lives in communities across Arlington, VA
• Perform surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
• Evaluate and treat chronic, non‑healing and complex wounds
• Apply advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
• Provide collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post‑acute setting, following patients through healing

Requirements

• Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Medical License: Unrestricted/clear medical license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain one)
• DEA License: Or eligibility to obtain one
• Open background: Physicians from all specialties welcome
• Completed residency and board certification/eligibility are not required
• No previous wound care or procedural experience required; comprehensive training provided

Benefits

• No‑call lifestyle: Monday–Friday, no nights, weekends, or pagers
• Hands‑on procedures: surgical debridement and bedside procedures with full training
• Clinical autonomy: direct patient outcomes based on your expertise
• See patients heal: follow patients through healing and build lasting relationships
• Part‑time flexibility: add wound care alongside your current practice
• Smarter documentation: custom software reduces admin time
• Great Place to Work® Certified: 95% of employees rate it a great place to work (39% above the U.S. average)

Pay

Average annual earnings: $200,000–$250,000 (no earning cap as an independent contractor). High achievers can earn $300,000+ through performance bonuses. Pay structure: per‑patient and per‑procedure pay, plus quarterly bonus programs.

Schedule

Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or on‑call duties. Part‑time flexibility available to accommodate existing practice.