General Surgeon

SAMGI • Chico, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director at an ACS-verified Level III Trauma Center with 200+ beds in Northern California. This is a dual clinical and leadership opportunity combining active practice in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with physician leadership, quality oversight, and trauma program development. As part of a physician-led organization, you'll have the infrastructure and administrative support to focus on what matters most: clinical leadership, high-quality surgical care, and building a strong trauma program.

Requirements

• Board Certification in General Surgery required
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience
• Current or recent Trauma and Acute Care Surgery experience
• Current or recent experience practicing at a Level I, II, or III Trauma Center
• Current California medical license or eligibility for California licensure
• Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity trauma and emergency surgery
• Strong communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care preferred, but not required
• Prior trauma program leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for the Trauma Surgery program
• Maintain compliance with ACS and applicable state Level III Trauma Center standards
• Lead and participate in trauma quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Participate in trauma committees, peer review, and multidisciplinary conferences
• Serve as a physician liaison between the trauma service, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
• Promote a culture of clinical quality, patient safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support ongoing trauma program development and operational improvement
• Provide comprehensive Trauma and Acute Care Surgery patient care
• Respond to trauma activations and acute surgical consultations
• Perform trauma and emergency general surgery procedures as clinically indicated
• Manage Acute Care Surgery consultations and operative cases
• Participate in inpatient rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Critical Care, Nursing, Rehabilitation, and other hospital-based teams

Benefits

• Competitive compensation grounded in national MGMA data
• Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Annual CME and licensing allowance
• Credentialing and onboarding support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior