Wound Care Physician
Listed compensation
$150k-$200k
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Job Description
- Wound Care Physician
- Location: Utica, NY
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Salary per annum: $150,000 - $200,000
About MedElite
Since 2011, MedElite has been dedicated to improving the standard of care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities nationwide. We implement a data-driven, "treat in place" model that enhances resident health outcomes while saving valuable time and resources for our partner organizations.
By managing a network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians, we deliver high-quality, proactive care directly to the bedside.
Our passion for positively impacting the lives of residents, administrators, and healthcare professionals drives our commitment to continuously innovate and redefine senior care across the country.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Physician to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide specialized wound management services to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, and surgical wounds
- Develop and oversee individualized wound care treatment plans
- Perform wound debridement and other minor procedures as clinically indicated
- Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Collaborate with nursing staff, advanced practice providers, and facility leadership to ensure optimal patient care
- Provide education and guidance to clinical staff on wound prevention and best practices
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on the geriatric population
Requirements
- MD or DO with an active and unrestricted state medical license
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- DEA license
- Experience in wound care (long-term care or skilled nursing experience a plus)
- Strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills
Comfortable Working with the Geriatric Population
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day
Benefits
- Competitive salary per annum: $150,000 - $200,000
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K (no match currently)
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Paid - Subscription to UpToDate
- Paid Time Off
- Malpractice Insurance
Why Work With Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
- Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
- Enjoy work-life balance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Wound Care — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$200k | Wound Care median $275k (middle half $275k–$300k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$162k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Wound Care listings in New York | 18 active | 178 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Wound Care hiring demand | #2 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 45 days · 60% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 108 postings, 65 closed |
| New Wound Care listings | 132 in the last 30 days | 67 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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