Medical Director

DERMACORE WOUND CARE

Medical Director – California

Position Type:
Independent Contractor (1099), subject to legal approval

Location:

California | Primarily Remote

Time Commitment:
Approximately 5–10 Hours Per Month

Compensation:
Fixed Monthly Stipend

Reports To:

VP of Clinical Operations & Services

Dermacore Wound Care is seeking an experienced and qualified Medical Director (MD or DO) to provide clinical oversight, physician consultation, and quality assurance support for its California wound care operations.

The Medical Director will work closely with the VP of Clinical Operations & Services and clinical leadership to promote high-quality, evidence-based patient care, ensure appropriate clinical documentation, and support compliance with applicable healthcare regulations.

This is a part-time, independent contractor opportunity requiring approximately 5–10 hours per month for scheduled administrative and clinical review activities, along with consultation availability as required by applicable practice arrangements.

• Provide physician-level clinical oversight and guidance for wound care services delivered by Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs).
• Review clinical practices, treatment plans, and documentation to support quality patient outcomes.
• Identify clinical risks, documentation concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership on quality assurance initiatives and corrective actions.

• Participate in one scheduled monthly session to review assigned patient charts and clinical documentation.
• Review and sign or co-sign clinical notes when appropriate, legally authorized, and consistent with actual physician involvement.
• Evaluate documentation for accuracy, completeness, medical necessity, and adherence to clinical standards.
• Communicate documentation deficiencies or recommended corrections to clinical leadership.

• Serve as a designated supervising or collaborating physician for assigned NPs and PAs, as applicable under California law.
• Participate in the development, review, and approval of applicable standardized procedures and PA practice agreements.
• Provide consultation regarding complex wounds, changes in patient conditions, treatment decisions, and clinical concerns.
• Maintain appropriate availability for physician consultation during business hours, consistent with applicable legal and contractual requirements.
• Support appropriate escalation and referral of patients requiring additional physician evaluation or specialized care.

• Review and provide recommendations regarding wound care policies, clinical protocols, and standardized procedures.
• Assist clinical leadership in maintaining evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Support updates to clinical protocols in response to regulatory changes, clinical findings, or operational needs.

• Participate in quarterly clinical meetings with Dermacore leadership.
• Collaborate with the VP of Clinical Operations & Services, Director of Clinical Services, and Clinical Manager.
• Provide input regarding clinical quality trends, documentation concerns, and patient safety initiatives.
• Offer physician-level recommendations to support continuous clinical improvement.

• Support compliance with applicable California healthcare regulations and professional practice requirements.
• Participate in internal clinical audits, documentation reviews, and quality assurance activities.
• Provide clinical input regarding payer documentation requirements and medical necessity.
• Assist with clinical responses to…