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:
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24/7 Emergency Department
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Level IV Trauma Center
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Primary Stroke Center
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Cardiovascular Services (Chest Pain Accredited)
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Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Services
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Imaging and Interventional Radiology
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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
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Provide trauma surgery coverage for a Level IV Trauma Center
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Evaluate and manage trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient settings
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Perform operative and non-operative trauma care as indicated
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Collaborate closely with emergency medicine, anesthesia, ICU, and hospital staff
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Participate in call coverage during assigned shifts
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Deliver timely, safe, and compliant patient care in alignment with SAMGI and hospital standards
Schedule & Compensation
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Compensation: $3,000 per shift
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Annual Commitment: 104 shifts per year
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Shift-based schedule with defined coverage expectations
Qualifications
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MD or DO
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
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Prior trauma experience required
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ATLS required (or ability to obtain)
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Active California medical license or ability to obtain
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Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing
Practice Model
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Employed or independent contractor arrangement through SAMGI (structure dependent on final agreement)
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Malpractice coverage provided in accordance with SAMGI policy
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Administrative, scheduling, and operational support provided by SAMGI