Job Description
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
Job Tags
For contractors, Shift work