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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
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