Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Vascular Surgery & Trauma/ACS

The Opportunity

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support both Vascular Surgery and Trauma/Acute Care Surgery at a Level II Trauma Center in Bakersfield, California.

This is a unique dual-service opportunity offering broad surgical experience across two high-acuity programs. The position features a predictable schedule of 15 days per month with 10-hour shifts, a collaborative surgical team, and dedicated administrative support so you can focus on patient care.

Position Highlights

• Full-time PA or NP position
  

• Support both Vascular Surgery and Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
  

• 15 days per month
  

• 10-hour shifts
  

• Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital
  

• $150,000 annual salary
  

• Collaborative physician and APP team
  

• No billing or administrative burden
  

Responsibilities

Vascular Surgery

• Support open and endovascular procedures
  

• Perform inpatient consultations and rounds
  

• Participate in outpatient vascular clinic
  

• Assist in the management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), dialysis access, carotid disease, varicose veins, and other vascular conditions
  

• Provide perioperative and postoperative patient care
  

Trauma / Acute Care Surgery

• Evaluate and manage trauma and acute surgical patients
  

• Participate in inpatient rounds and surgical consultations
  

• Provide preoperative and postoperative care
  

• Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice
  

• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  

• Current PA-C or NP certification
  

• Current or eligible California PA or NP license
  

• 1–2 years of surgical experience preferred
  

• Experience in vascular surgery, trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, or critical care preferred
  

• OR and inpatient surgical experience preferred
  

• Comfortable working across multiple surgical services in a high-acuity environment
  

• Eligible for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000 annual salary
  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  

• Employer-matched 401(k)
  

• Annual CME allowance
  

• Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  

• Credentialing and onboarding support
  

Living in Bakersfield

Bakersfield offers a more affordable cost of living than many of California's coastal markets while providing convenient access to some of the state's best outdoor destinations. The Sierra Nevada, Sequoia National Park, and the California coast are all within reach, with year-round recreation and a growing healthcare community.

About SAMGI

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led organization with 30 years of experience building and supporting surgical programs across the country. Our model is designed to reduce administrative burden and provide clinicians with the resources and support they need to focus on exceptional patient care.

Apply Today

Visit careers.samgi.com to apply or contact the SAMGI recruiting team directly.

Learn more about SAMGI at www.samgi.com.