Wound Care Medical Director

Position Summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Wound Care Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for wound care services. This role combines direct patient care with program leadership, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure high-quality, evidence-based wound management and optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide medical direction and clinical oversight for wound care services
Deliver direct patient care for acute, chronic, and complex wounds
Establish, implement, and monitor evidence-based wound care protocols and treatment pathways
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to coordinate care
Monitor clinical outcomes, documentation quality, and adherence to standards of care
Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and performance measurement initiatives
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and documentation requirements
Partner with hospital leadership and specialty services including surgery, podiatry, infectious disease, and primary care
Provide education, mentorship, and clinical guidance to wound care team members
Support program development, growth initiatives, and service line planning
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation

Practice Setting

Hospital-based wound care center, outpatient clinic, or integrated wound care program
May include inpatient consultative responsibilities
Role includes both clinical and administrative leadership responsibilities

Patient Population

Adult patients with acute, chronic, and complex wounds
Conditions may include diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and ischemic wounds

Work Environment

Multidisciplinary, team-based clinical environment
Focus on quality outcomes, patient safety, and continuous program improvement

Requirements

Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, or related specialty)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in primary specialty
Experience or formal training in wound care management
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
DEA registration or eligibility

Skills & Competencies

Expertise in advanced wound care and healing principles
Strong clinical leadership and program management capabilities
Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to wound care programs
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Wound Care Medical Director - Indiana, Pennsylvania