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

• 
  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

• 
  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

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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