Trauma Surgeon

Job Description
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking a Trauma / Acute Care Surgery & Surgical Critical Care Surgeon to join our established program at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. This opportunity is based at an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center with a robust academic and critical care mission.

Program Overview

• ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center
• 3,000+ anticipated annual trauma admissions
• 1,500+ anticipated annual Acute Care Surgery (ACS) admissions
• Full responsibility for Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical ICU services
• Integrated Surgical Residency Program and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
• High-acuity case mix with strong institutional and administrative support

Position Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care across Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care
• Manage critically ill surgical and trauma patients in a high-volume ICU setting
• Participate in trauma activations, operative trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU coverage
• Serve as teaching faculty for the General Surgery Residency and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
• Fulfill all ACGME faculty obligations, including supervision, evaluation, didactics, and scholarly activity
• Collaborate closely with residency leadership, fellowship leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, trauma performance improvement, and program development

Academic & Teaching Expectations

• Active participation in resident and fellow education
• Engagement in conferences, simulation, morbidity & mortality, and structured teaching
• Faculty must meet ACGME requirements for teaching institutions
• Opportunities for leadership roles within the residency and fellowship programs based on experience and interest

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Fellowship preferred
• Candidates without fellowship training will be considered if they demonstrate:
  • Current Level I trauma center experience
  • Significant ICU and critical care expertise
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Strong commitment to academic surgery, education, and team-based care

About SAMGI

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a national surgical hospitalist and acute care surgery organization partnering with hospitals to deliver high-quality, physician-led surgical care. SAMGI is not a locum tenens organization-our surgeons are long-term members of the care teams they serve, with predictable scheduling, administrative support, and a focus on clinical excellence.

Location

Palm Springs, CA offers year-round sunshine, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, with proximity to Southern California's major metropolitan areas.