Trauma / Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Surgeon

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI)
Location:
Amarillo, TX
Hospital:
Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Position Overview

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI) is seeking
Trauma & Acute Care Surgeons
to join the surgical team at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX.

This position offers the opportunity to practice within a
495-bed Level II Trauma Center
with established volume, defined coverage expectations, and a collaborative care model supported by experienced APPs.

Program Highlights

• 
  Level II Trauma Center with strong, consistent volume
• 
  High level of acuity
• 
  Dedicated surgical ICU
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  24/7 in-house trauma coverage with structured backup system
• 
  Residency program launching July 2026 (Texas Tech partnership)
• 
  Clinic space available in on-campus MOB

Schedule Structure

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  24-Hour shifts
• 
  151 shifts per year (12–13 shifts/month)
• 
  Additional backup-only shifts available
  

Compensation

• 
  Base Salary:
  $544,000 annually
• 
  Backup-Only Shifts:
  $500/night (additional earning opportunity)
• 
  Trauma Medical Director Admin Stipend:
  $80,000

Key Responsibilities

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  Provide operative and non-operative Trauma and ACS services
  
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  ICU care for our most critically injured and ill patients
  
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  Lead trauma activations and manage emergency surgical cases
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  Participate in ACS service and inpatient consults
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  Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary teams
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  Participate in quality initiatives and maintain timely documentation

Qualifications

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  Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
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  Trauma / Surgical Critical Care fellowship preferred
• 
  Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• 
  Experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical environments preferred

Why This Role

• 
  Highly competitive compensation with strong earning potential
• 
  Predictable, balanced shift structure
• 
  High-volume trauma and operative experience
• 
  Academic involvement with upcoming residency program
• 
  Strong clinical and operational support