General Surgeon

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched 401(k)

Annual CME and licensing allowance

Credentialing and onboarding support

Medical malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking an experienced Trauma Medical Director to lead the Trauma Surgery program at an ACS-verified Level III center in Northern California. The role blends active Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with physician leadership, quality oversight, and program development.

Located in Northern California with access to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, and outdoor recreation, the position offers infrastructure support, collaborative leadership, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery is required.
• Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Current California medical license or eligibility for California licensure.
• Experience at Level I-III Trauma Centers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for the Trauma Surgery program.
• Maintain compliance with ACS and state Level III trauma standards.
• Lead trauma quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in trauma committees and peer review.
• Serve as liaison between the trauma service, hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote a culture of clinical quality, patient safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support ongoing trauma program development and operational improvement.
• Provide comprehensive Trauma and Acute Care Surgery patient care.
• Respond to trauma activations and acute surgical consultations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Care

Trauma Surgery

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care (preferred)

Job description

Chico, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026

Northern California | ACS-Verified Level III Trauma Center

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)

The Opportunity

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director at an ACS-verified Level III Trauma Center with 200+ beds in Northern California.

This is a dual clinical and leadership opportunity combining active practice in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with physician leadership, quality oversight, and trauma program development.

As part of a physician-led organization, you'll have the infrastructure and administrative support to focus on what matters most: clinical leadership, high-quality surgical care, and building a strong trauma program.

The Location

Located in Northern California's greater Sacramento region, this community offers an exceptional combination of affordability, accessibility, and outdoor recreation.

Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada are within easy reach, while Sacramento provides excellent dining, arts, entertainment, and a major international airport. The region offers many of the advantages of Northern California without the density and cost associated with the coastal metropolitan areas.

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for the Trauma Surgery program
  
• Maintain compliance with ACS and applicable state Level III Trauma Center standards
  
• Lead and participate in trauma quality and performance improvement initiatives
  
• Participate in trauma committees, peer review, and multidisciplinary conferences
  
• Serve as a physician liaison between the trauma service, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
  
• Promote a culture of clinical quality, patient safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
  
• Support ongoing trauma program development and operational improvement

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Trauma and Acute Care Surgery patient care
  
• Respond to trauma activations and acute surgical consultations
  
• Perform trauma and emergency general surgery procedures as clinically indicated
  
• Manage Acute Care Surgery consultations and operative cases
  
• Participate in inpatient rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans
  
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Critical Care, Nursing, Rehabilitation, and other hospital-based teams

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery required
  
• Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care preferred, but not required
  
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience
  
• Current or recent Trauma and Acute Care Surgery experience
  
• Current or recent experience practicing at a Level I, II, or III Trauma Center
  
• Prior trauma program leadership experience preferred
  
• Current California medical license or eligibility for California licensure
  
• Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity trauma and emergency surgery
  
• Strong communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
  
• Competitive compensation grounded in national MGMA data
  
• Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  
• Employer-matched 401(k)
  
• Annual CME and licensing allowance
  
• Credentialing and onboarding support

About SAMGI

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led organization with 30 years of experience partnering with hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and surgical specialty services.

SAMGI builds sustainable surgical programs that provide hospitals with dependable clinical support while giving surgeons the infrastructure they need to focus on exceptional patient care.

SAMGI | Surgical Affiliates Management Group | Physician-Led | 30 Years of Experience