Trauma Surgeon

About the role

You chose Trauma Surgery to be there in the moments that matter most. Years of 24‑hour in‑house call, overnight activations, gunshot wounds and multi‑system injuries take a toll on sleep, health and family. Skilled Wound Care is hiring Trauma Surgeons in Knoxville, TN to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area.

This no‑call Trauma Surgeon job offers a high‑impact career without the corporate red tape: predictable Monday‑Friday hours, no nights, no weekends, no 24‑hour shifts and no pagers. You can put your wound expertise to work, keep your surgical skills, see patients heal through follow‑up, enjoy clinical autonomy and benefit from smarter documentation that slashes admin time.

Responsibilities

• Use the latest advancements in wound healing to change lives in communities across Knoxville, TN
• Perform surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
• Evaluate and treat chronic, non‑healing and complex wounds, including pressure injuries and post‑surgical 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 to Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians; no previous wound care experience required (comprehensive training provided)

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 is per‑patient and per‑procedure, plus quarterly bonus programs.

Benefits

Great Place to Work® Certified! – 95% of employees say it’s a great place to work, 39% higher than the average U.S. company.

Schedule

True Monday–Friday surgeon job: no nights, no weekends, no 24‑hour shifts and no pagers. Predictable days replace the adrenaline, sleep deprivation and emotional weight of the trauma bay.