Trauma Surgeon

Trauma / Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Surgeon<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI)<\/b>

Location:<\/b> Amarillo, TX

Hospital:<\/b> Northwest Texas Healthcare System<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Position Overview<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI) is seeking <\/span>Trauma & Acute Care Surgeons<\/b> to join the surgical team at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX.<\/span><\/span><\/span>

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This position offers the opportunity to practice within a <\/span>495-bed Level II Trauma Center<\/b> with established volume, defined coverage expectations, and a collaborative care model supported by experienced APPs.<\/span><\/span><\/span>

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Program Highlights<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Level II Trauma Center with strong, consistent volume<\/span>

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• High level of acuity<\/b>

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Dedicated surgical ICU <\/b>

<\/div><\/li>24/7 in-house trauma coverage with structured backup system<\/span>

<\/li>Residency program launching July 2026 (Texas Tech partnership)<\/span>

<\/li>Clinic space available in on-campus MOB<\/span>

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Schedule Structure<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• <\/b><\/span>24-Hour shifts

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• 151 shifts per year (12-13 shifts/month)<\/b>

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Additional backup-only shifts available

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Compensation<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Base Salary:<\/b> $544,000 annually<\/span>

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• Backup-Only Shifts:<\/b> $500/night (additional earning opportunity)<\/span>

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• Trauma Medical Director Admin Stipend:<\/b> $80,000<\/span>

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Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Provide operative and non-operative Trauma and ACS services

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ICU care for our most critically injured and ill patients

<\/div><\/li>Lead trauma activations and manage emergency surgical cases<\/span>

<\/li>Participate in ACS service and inpatient consults<\/span>

<\/li>Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary teams<\/span>

<\/li>Participate in quality initiatives and maintain timely documentation<\/span>

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Qualifications<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery<\/span>

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• Trauma / Surgical Critical Care fellowship preferred<\/span>

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• Eligible for Texas medical licensure<\/span>

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• Experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical environments preferred<\/span>

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Why This Role<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>

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• Highly competitive compensation with strong earning potential<\/span>

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• Predictable, balanced shift structure<\/span>

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• High-volume trauma and operative experience<\/span>

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• Academic involvement with upcoming residency program<\/span>

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• Strong clinical and operational support<\/span>

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