South Shore Health
Wound Surgeon / Director of Inpatient Wound Services
Weymouth, MA · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
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About the role
- If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
- This physician leader will direct a comprehensive inpatient wound service while maintaining an active ambulatory wound surgery practice within a well-established, high-volume regional wound care program.
- SSH encompasses South Shore Hospital, a regional referral acute care facility, as well as an expanding network of ambulatory care centers, physician practices, and specialty services.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active ambulatory wound surgery practice with strong integration between the inpatient and outpatient wound centers for seamless pre- and post-operative care.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including WOCNs, general surgery, vascular surgery, podiatry, hospitalists, and advanced practice providers to ensure coordinated, evidence-based wound management.
- Lead the development of a coordinated, physician-led inpatient wound service model that enhances surgical access, care continuity, and clinical outcomes.
- Partner with hospital administration, nursing leadership, WOCNs, and ancillary services to optimize care delivery, patient throughput, and the patient experience for wound care patients.
- Develop and implement standardized wound care protocols, clinical pathways, and order sets across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
- Additional wound care and surgical support is provided by established podiatry, vascular surgery, and general surgery teams, with consultative support from urology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and hospitalist services.
Compensation
- $375,000.00 - $475,000.00
- The South Shore Hospital Wound Center treats approximately 100 patients per day - more than 20,000 patients annually - and serves as a major referral center for complex and chronic wounds throughout the South Shore region.
Benefits
- South Shore Health System (SSH) is seeking a full-time Wound Surgeon with expertise in complex wound management and reconstruction to serve as the Director of Inpatient Wound Services at South Shore Hospital.
- This role represents a strategic opportunity to build and lead a recognized Center of Excellence in Wound Care at South Shore Health.
- Drive the strategic vision to establish SSH's wound program as a recognized regional Center of Excellence in Wound Care.
- Serve as an engaged member of the Department of Surgery and relevant medical staff committees.
- South Shore Health System
- This position is 40 hours per week, with potential call coverage responsibilities depending on the candidate.
- Education if Re
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- South Shore Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- South Shore Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
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