Wound Care Medical Director Position Summary The Wound Care Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for wound care services, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care and regulatory compliance. This role combines direct patient care with programmatic leadership, quality improvement, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to optimize wound healing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Provide medical direction and clinical oversight for wound care services
Deliver direct patient care for acute and chronic wounds, including complex and non-healing wounds
Establish and oversee evidence-based wound care protocols and treatment pathways
Supervise and collaborate with wound care clinicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary services
Review clinical outcomes, documentation quality, and adherence to standards of care
Participate in quality improvement, performance measurement, and patient safety initiatives
Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and documentation requirements
Collaborate with hospital leadership, surgeons, podiatry, infectious disease, and primary care providers
Provide education and mentorship to wound care team members
Participate in 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 services
Schedule includes clinical and administrative 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
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 training in wound care management required
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 skills
Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to wound care
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment Wound care center and/or hospital clinical setting
Multidisciplinary, team-based care model
Emphasis on quality outcomes, safety, and program excellence
