Trauma ACS Surgeon

Job Description
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
• Level IV Trauma Center
• 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
• Prior trauma experience required
• 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