Trauma ACS Surgeon

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-shift compensation

Malpractice coverage provided

Administrative support from SAMGI

Job summary

A national surgical practice management organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Trauma Surgeon for a role at JFK Memorial Hospital in California. This position involves providing trauma care coverage, managing trauma patients, and collaborating with hospital and emergency staff. This is a shift-based position with an expected commitment of 104 shifts per year at a competitive per-shift compensation of $3,000, supported by a strong operational infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• ATLS certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma surgery coverage for a Level IV Trauma Center.
• Evaluate and manage trauma patients in emergency and inpatient settings.
• Perform operative and non-operative trauma care as indicated.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine and hospital staff.

Skills

Trauma Surgery expertise

Collaboration with hospital staff

Patient care management

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

Active California medical license or ability to obtain

Job description

Indio, United States | Posted on 12/31/2025

About Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a national surgical practice management organization that partners with hospitals to provide high-quality, reliable surgical hospitalist, trauma, and acute care surgery programs. SAMGI supports surgeons with strong operational infrastructure, predictable schedules, and a team-based care model that allows physicians to focus on patient care while maintaining work-life balance.

SAMGI surgeons practice in acute-care, trauma, and hospital-based surgical programs across the country, with an emphasis on quality outcomes, compliance, and long-term hospital partnerships.

About the Facility

JFK Memorial Hospital is a 145-bed acute-care hospital in Indio, California, and part of Tenet Healthcare California. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and a broad range of inpatient and specialty care offerings.

Key services include:

• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Primary Stroke Center
• Cardiovascular Services (Chest Pain Accredited)
• Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Services
• Imaging and Interventional Radiology
• Maternity and Pediatric Services

The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

Position Summary

SAMGI is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Trauma Surgeon to provide trauma and acute surgical coverage at JFK Memorial Hospital. This role is part of SAMGI’s surgical hospitalist / trauma program, delivering consistent, high-quality trauma coverage through a shift-based model.

This opportunity offers predictable scheduling, competitive per-shift compensation, and the support of an established national surgical organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma surgery coverage for a Level IV Trauma Center
• Evaluate and manage trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient settings
• Perform operative and non-operative trauma care as indicated
• Collaborate closely with emergency medicine, anesthesia, ICU, and hospital staff
• Participate in call coverage during assigned shifts
• Deliver timely, safe, and compliant patient care in alignment with SAMGI and hospital standards

Schedule & Compensation

Compensation: $3,000 per shift

Annual Commitment: 104 shifts per year

Shift-based schedule with defined coverage expectations

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• ATLS required (or ability to obtain)
• Active California medical license or ability to obtain
• Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing

Practice Model

Employed or independent contractor arrangement through SAMGI (structure dependent on final agreement)

Malpractice coverage provided in accordance with SAMGI policy

Administrative, scheduling, and operational support provided by SAMGI