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
• 3000 anticipated annual trauma admissions • 1500 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 Californias major metropolitan areas.