Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
About The Position
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a national surgical practice management organization that partners with hospitals to deliver high-quality surgical hospitalist, trauma, and acute care surgery programs. SAMGI provides the clinical, operational, and administrative infrastructure that allows clinicians to practice in a team-based, shift-driven model with predictable schedules and strong physician and APP support. SAMGI APPs are integral members of the care team, working alongside surgeons, emergency medicine, and hospital staff to deliver timely, high-quality patient care in hospital-based surgical programs. 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 comprehensive inpatient care offerings. SAMGI is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support its trauma and surgical hospitalist program at JFK Memorial Hospital. This role functions as part of a collaborative care team, providing evaluation, management, and coordination of trauma and acute surgical patients under the supervision of SAMGI surgeons. This is a shift-based role offering a predictable schedule, competitive compensation, and the support of an established national surgical organization.
Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Prior trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or inpatient hospital experience preferred
- 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 trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or inpatient hospital experience preferred
- ATLS preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Responsibilities
- Assist in the evaluation and management of trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient settings
- Support operative and non-operative trauma and acute care surgery patients
- Perform patient assessments, documentation, and care coordination
- Participate in trauma activations and consults as assigned
- Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency medicine, ICU, nursing, and ancillary staff
- Ensure timely, safe, and compliant patient care in accordance with SAMGI and hospital policies
Benefits
- Malpractice coverage provided in accordance with SAMGI policy
- Clinical, scheduling, and administrative support provided by SAMGI
- Opportunity to work within a structured surgical hospitalist and trauma program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
