Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

SAMGI•Palm Springs, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its Trauma / Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care program at Desert Regional Medical Center. This role supports trauma surgeons and critical care teams in a high-acuity, high-volume Level I trauma and ICU environment, with opportunities to participate in both clinical care and academic activities. The APP functions as a core member of the multidisciplinary care team, working closely with surgeons, residents, fellows, ICU staff, and consulting services.

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Prior experience in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical critical care strongly preferred
ICU experience highly desirable
Current or ability to obtain California licensure
BLS and ACLS required; ATLS preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical critical care
ICU experience
ATLS preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

Assist in the evaluation and management of trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical ICU patients
Participate in trauma activations, surgical consults, and emergency general surgery coverage
Manage critically ill surgical and trauma patients in the ICU under attending supervision
Perform patient assessments, daily rounding, documentation, and care coordination
Collaborate with surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams
Support resident and fellow education in clinical settings
Participate in quality improvement, trauma performance improvement, and program initiatives