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Job Description

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Wound Care Physician Opportunity

The Wound Care Physician role focuses on delivering specialized outpatient care for individuals with open wounds, utilizing advanced treatment methods such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and negative pressure wound therapy. This position is part of a collaborative team and operates on a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, with no on-call responsibilities. Candidates must be board certified or eligible and hold a valid medical license in Indiana. Benefits include malpractice insurance, health coverage, continuing medical education (CME), and a 401K plan.

Our organization is seeking a Wound Care Physician to join the Wound Care Center located in Lafayette, IN.

Position Details

• Full-time schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
• 100% outpatient focus
• No on-call duties
• Collaborative team consisting of one physician, one nurse practitioner, and seven support staff members

*Training for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care education is available*

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients of all ages with open wounds requiring advanced treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, total contact casting, negative pressure wound therapy, and cellular and tissue-based products.
• Manage 10-15 patient encounters daily, primarily focused on wound care, with less than 5% involving hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• Perform various procedures, including:
• Cellulitis treatment
• Compression therapy
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Infection management and prevention
• Wound cleaning and dressing
• Application of skin substitutes
• Wound debridement
• Wound cultures and biopsies
• Bone cultures and biopsies
• Transcutaneous oxygen measurement (TCOM) testing

Minimum Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• MD/DO with a valid medical license in Indiana or eligibility for licensure
• Consideration for candidates with backgrounds in General Surgery, Podiatry, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

Benefits Offered

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance and time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care education

Lafayette, Indiana provides an exceptional quality of life within a vibrant and safe college town. Conveniently located within a short drive from both Indianapolis and Chicago, residents can enjoy a wide range of family-friendly amenities and a rich cultural diversity.

• Home to a Big Ten conference member university
• Access to highly-rated public and private educational institutions, along with numerous cultural attractions
• Proximity to hiking and biking trails, golf courses, collegiate sports, and more
• A variety of entertainment and retail options, including brew pubs, unique galleries, bakeries, and bistros
• Just one hour from Indianapolis and two hours from Chicago

Keywords:

wound care physician, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, wound debridement, negative pressure wound therapy, cellulitis treatment, infection management, advanced wound care, outpatient services, medical licensure in Indiana, total contact casting

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