Full time
Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. | Full time
Indio, United States | Posted on 12/31/2025
About Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a national surgical practice management organization that partners with hospitals to providehigh-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 inacute-care, trauma, and hospital-based surgical programsacross the country, with an emphasis on quality outcomes, compliance, and long-term hospital partnerships. About the Facility
JFK Memorial Hospital is a145-bed acute-care hospitalin Indio, California, and part of Tenet Healthcare California. The hospital is aLevel IV Trauma Centerwith 24/7 emergency services and a broad range of inpatient and specialty care offerings. Key services include:24/7 Emergency Department 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 byThe Joint Commission .Position Summary
SAMGI is seeking aBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible Trauma Surgeonto provide trauma and acute surgical coverage at JFK Memorial Hospital. This role is part of SAMGI’ssurgical hospitalist / trauma program, delivering consistent, high-quality trauma coverage through ashift-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 DOBoard Certified or Board Eligible in General SurgeryATLS 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