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Overview
Wound Care Physician - Part-Time / Per Diem
Location: Roxborough, Pennsylvania
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Position Type: Part-Time / Per Diem
Minimum Commitment: 2 days per week
Practice Setting: Outpatient Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Clinic
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Physician to join our outpatient wound care program in Roxborough, PA . This is a flexible part-time/per diem opportunity with a minimum commitment of two days per week , working 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM .
The physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with acute and chronic wounds, develop individualized treatment plans, perform wound care procedures, and coordinate care with other medical specialties and healthcare professionals.
Procedural Privileges
The position may include privileges for the following wound care procedures, as appropriate to the physician's training, experience, and hospital credentialing:
Tissue biopsy, including tangential, punch, incisional, and excisional biopsy
Pathology and wound cultures
Sharp/surgical debridement
Open wound/selective debridement
Non-selective debridement, including mechanical, enzymatic, or autolytic techniques
Incision and drainage
Total contact cast application
Application of cellular tissue products and/or skin grafts
Application of growth factors and advanced biologic therapies
Removal of foreign bodies
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)
Application of topical or injectable local anesthetics
Doppler and pulse interpretation
Transcutaneous monitoring (TCOM)
Needle aspiration
Compression wraps
Evacuation of hematomas and fluid collections
Cauterization for bleeding control
Wound closure and suturing
Suture and staple removal in complex wounds
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
For physicians providing HBO services, additional training and documentation may be required, including completion and certification of required 40-hour hyperbaric oxygen training .
HBO responsibilities may include: Evaluation of patients for appropriate HBO therapy
Diagnosis and management of conditions and comorbidities affecting HBO treatment
Management of potential complications associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Following HBO safety and emergency response protocols
Airway management and emergency response when clinically indicated
Schedule & Opportunity 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Minimum 2 days per week
Part-time/per diem flexibility
Outpatient wound care environment
No requirement for a traditional full-time schedule
Opportunity to work within an established wound care and HBO program
This opportunity is well suited for a physician with current outpatient wound care experience who is seeking a flexible part-time/per diem schedule while continuing an active wound care practice.
Responsibilities
The Wound Care Physician will be responsible for: Performing comprehensive history and physical examinations
Diagnosing acute and chronic wounds and developing individualized treatment plans
Ordering, interpreting, and coordinating appropriate diagnostic testing
Prescribing medications and providing patient education and counseling
Coordinating care with primary care physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers
Maintaining accurate and timely medical documentation
Evaluating wound progression and modifying treatment plans as clinically appropriate
Managing complex and non-healing wounds in an outpatient setting
Qualifications MD or DO
Board certification or board eligibility in an appropriate specialty
Active clinical experience in outpatient wound care
Demonstrated experience managing chronic, complex, and non-healing wounds
Ability to perform appropriate wound care procedures based on training and experience
Current medical license in Pennsylvania
Current DEA registration, as applicable
BLS/ACLS as required by the facility
HBO certification/training required if participating in hyperbaric services
Excellent clinical, communication, and documentation skills
Employment Status
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
Who can apply
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