Responsibilities- Conduct telemedicine consultations and initial wound assessments, establishing the diagnosis, wound etiology, and plan of care.
- Review wound photographs, measurements, and serial documentation to track healing trajectory and adjust treatment.
- Direct dressing selection, offloading and compression strategies, debridement plans, and infection management, including antibiotic stewardship.
- Determine candidacy for advanced modalities and cellular/tissue-based products, and document medical necessity in accordance with payer coverage criteria.
- Provide supervision and clinical oversight to Nurse Practitioners performing in-home wound visits, ensuring quality and consistency of care.
- Identify wounds requiring escalation - vascular evaluation, surgical consultation, or higher level of care - and coordinate appropriate referral.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of medical records and maintain clinical governance standards.
- Foster a compassionate, patient-centered atmosphere.
Qualifications- Licensed Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) holding a permanent, active, unrestricted license issued by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
- Must be actively practicing within the geographic boundaries of South Carolina. South Carolina law requires that a physician entering into a practice agreement with, or supervising, an advanced practice provider hold an active, unrestricted, permanent South Carolina license and actively practice within the state. Applicants whose clinical practice is located entirely outside South Carolina are not eligible for this role.
- Must also hold a permanent, active, unrestricted license issued by the North Carolina Medical Board. This role supports patients in both states, and North Carolina licensure is required.
- Must be credentialed, or willing and able to complete credentialing, with North Carolina payors - including Medicare, NC Medicaid, and our contracted commercial plans. A clean credentialing history (no payor sanctions, exclusions, or unresolved malpractice actions) is required.
- Clinical experience in wound care management; certification through the American Board of Wound Management (CWSP) or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Experience supervising or collaborating with advanced practice providers.
- Comfort with telehealth platforms and photo-based wound assessment.
- Available between 8 am and 6 pm for patient consultations and provider oversight.
Benefits and Compensation- Salary: $100,000 plus per year.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Continuing education assistance to support your professional growth.
- Employee discount on NIVA Health services.
- Flexible schedule.
- No on-call requirements, allowing for work-life balance.
Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, no weekends.
Work Location: Remote. Active SC and NC medical licenses required. Physician must be actively practicing within the geographic boundaries of South Carolina.
