Doctor of Medicine | Wound, Burn & Ostomy
Location: Illinois
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Wound, Burn & Ostomy MD in Illinois!
Our client in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Physician for a 40-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves comprehensive wound assessments, developing treatment plans, and performing essential procedures such as wound debridement. The typical schedule for this position is 8am-5pm, focusing on advanced wound care therapies and patient education.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform comprehensive wound assessments and diagnose acute and chronic wounds
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Conduct wound debridement procedures, including sharp, selective, and mechanical methods
- Manage a wide range of wound types, such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, burns, and traumatic wounds
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including vascular studies, wound cultures, and imaging
- Apply advanced wound care therapies, including Wound VAC, skin substitutes and grafts, compression therapy, and specialized dressings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and physical therapists
- Educate patients and caregivers on effective wound prevention and treatment strategies
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure proper coding
Additional Information
- Required Board Certification: Wound Care
- EMR System: Epic
- Accepting Physician (MD/DO) or Physician Assistant candidates
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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