Trauma ACS Surgeon

About Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)

<\/h3>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<\/b>. 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.

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

<\/p>About the Facility

<\/h3>JFK Memorial Hospital is a 145-bed acute-care hospital<\/b> in Indio, California, and part of Tenet Healthcare California. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center<\/b> with 24/7 emergency services and a broad range of inpatient and specialty care offerings.

<\/p>Key services include:

<\/p>24/7 Emergency Department

<\/p><\/li>Level IV Trauma Center

<\/p><\/li>Primary Stroke Center

<\/p><\/li>Cardiovascular Services (Chest Pain Accredited)

<\/p><\/li>Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Services

<\/p><\/li>Imaging and Interventional Radiology

<\/p><\/li>Maternity and Pediatric Services

<\/p><\/li><\/ul>The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission<\/b>.

<\/p>Position Summary

<\/h3>SAMGI is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Trauma Surgeon<\/b> to provide trauma and acute surgical coverage at JFK Memorial Hospital. This role is part of SAMGI's surgical hospitalist / trauma program<\/b>, delivering consistent, high-quality trauma coverage through a shift-based model<\/b>.

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

<\/p>Responsibilities

<\/h3>Provide trauma surgery coverage for a Level IV Trauma Center

<\/p><\/li>Evaluate and manage trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient settings

<\/p><\/li>Perform operative and non-operative trauma care as indicated

<\/p><\/li>Collaborate closely with emergency medicine, anesthesia, ICU, and hospital staff

<\/p><\/li>Participate in call coverage during assigned shifts

<\/p><\/li>Deliver timely, safe, and compliant patient care in alignment with SAMGI and hospital standards

<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Schedule & Compensation

<\/h3>Compensation:<\/b> $3,000 per shift

<\/p><\/li>Annual Commitment:<\/b> 104 shifts per year

<\/p><\/li>Shift-based schedule with defined coverage expectations

<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Qualifications

<\/h3>MD or DO

<\/p><\/li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

<\/p><\/li>Prior trauma experience required

<\/p><\/li>ATLS required (or ability to obtain)

<\/p><\/li>Active California medical license or ability to obtain

<\/p><\/li>Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing

<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Practice Model

<\/h3>Employed or independent contractor arrangement through SAMGI (structure dependent on final agreement)

<\/p><\/li>Malpractice coverage provided in accordance with SAMGI policy

<\/p><\/li>Administrative, scheduling, and operational support provided by SAMGI

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