Trauma Surgeon

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking dedicated Trauma Surgeons to join Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, CA. The role focuses on trauma and emergency general surgery coverage within a teaching-centered team.

You will co-manage ICU patients with intensivists, mentor surgical residents and APPs, and participate in quality, safety and academic activities as part of a high-performing program.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in General Surgery; SCC Boarded strongly preferred.
• Experience in high-volume Level III, II, or I trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and emergency general surgery coverage
• Co-manage ICU patients alongside intensivists
• Teach and mentor surgical residents and APPs
• Participate in quality, safety, and academic activities

Education

BC/BE in General Surgery

Job description

Full time | Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. | United States

Posted On 11/02/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Work Experience Required? No

Health Care

Competitive

City Visalia

State/Province California

93277

Job Description

Location: Visalia, CA (40 minutes from Fresno Yosemite International Airport)

About Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) partners with hospitals to build high-performing surgical programs that improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver consistent, high-quality care. SAMGI’s board-certified surgeons and advanced practice providers lead trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical hospitalist programs across the country. Our model emphasizes evidence-based practices, strong collaboration with hospital teams, and a commitment to teaching and leadership excellence.

About the Program

Kaweah Health Medical Center is a 435-bed teaching hospital with 2,200 trauma activations per year, 2,000+ annual operations, and a busy surgical residency program. This program operates at the pace and complexity of a Level II trauma center, supported by a co-managed ICU model and robust academic involvement.

The Role

SAMGI seeks dedicated Trauma Surgeons to join this high-performing trauma and acute care surgery team. Surgeons will work in a collaborative, teaching-centered environment alongside residents and intensivists.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and emergency general surgery coverage


• Co-manage ICU patients alongside intensivists


• Teach and mentor surgical residents and APPs


• Participate in quality, safety, and academic activities

Qualifications

• BC/BE in General Surgery; SCC Boarded strongly preferred


• Experience in high-volume Level III, II, or I trauma center