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, a premier national physician group, is hiring Trauma Surgeons in McKenzie, TN to work as wound care physicians and lead wound care initiatives in skilled nursing facilities across the area. This role offers a no‑call, Monday–Friday schedule, allowing you to keep your surgical skills while enjoying a healthier pace and more time with family.

Responsibilities

• Surgical and sharp debridement and other bedside procedures
• Evaluation and treatment of chronic, non‑healing and complex wounds, including pressure injuries and post‑surgical wounds
• Advanced dressings and specialized wound protocols
• Collaborative care in skilled nursing facilities and the post‑acute setting, where you follow patients through healing

Pay

• Average Annual Earnings: $200,000–$250,000 (no earning cap as an independent contractor)
• High Achievers: Top performers earn $300,000+ through performance bonuses
• Pay Structure: Per‑patient and per‑procedure pay, plus quarterly bonus programs

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: We welcome Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons and surgeons of all backgrounds, as well as Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians. No previous wound care experience is required; we provide comprehensive wound care training

Benefits

• Great Place to Work® Certified™ for the 5th year in a row; 95% of employees say it’s a great place to work – 39% higher than the average U.S. company
• Clinical autonomy: Direct patient outcomes based on your surgical expertise, not a hospital committee
• Smarter documentation: Custom software reduces admin time, so you’re not charting at midnight

Schedule

No nights, no weekends, no 24‑hour shifts, no pagers. No overnight trauma activations. This is a true Monday–Friday surgeon job, giving you evenings and weekends for yourself and your family.