Trauma Medical Director – General Surgeon (Full-Time, CA)

SAMGI; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

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 dual clinical and leadership role combines active practice in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with physician leadership, quality oversight, and trauma program development.

Located in Northern California's greater Sacramento region, SAMGI provides the infrastructure and support

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.
• Experience at Level I–III Trauma Centers preferred.
• Trauma program leadership experience preferred.
• Current California medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity trauma and emergency surgery.
• Strong communication, leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage and 401(k) participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for the Trauma Surgery program.
• Maintain compliance with ACS and state Level III standards.
• Lead trauma quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in trauma committees, peer review, and conferences.
• Serve as liaison between trauma service, hospital leadership and teams.
• Promote a culture of clinical quality, patient safety 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.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Critical Care and others.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

California medical license or eligibility

Job description

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 dual clinical and leadership role combines active practice in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with physician leadership, quality oversight, and trauma program development.

Located in Northern California's greater Sacramento region, SAMGI provides the infrastructure and support