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Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.

Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc., Palm Springs, California, United States, 92292

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Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Palm Springs, United States | Posted on 12/31/2025

Location:

Desert Regional Medical Center – Palm Springs, CA

Employer:

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)

About Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a national surgical hospitalist and acute care surgery organization that partners with hospitals to deliver

high-quality, physician-led trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care programs . SAMGI clinicians are embedded, long-term members of the hospital teams they serve—supported by strong operational infrastructure, predictable schedules, and a collaborative, team-based care model.

SAMGI is

not a locum tenens organization . Our APPs and surgeons are integral to the clinical, academic, and operational success of the programs we manage.

About the Program & Facility Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is an

ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center

with a robust academic and critical care mission. The SAMGI program at Desert Regional provides

comprehensive coverage for Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and the Surgical ICU , supporting a high-acuity patient population and an integrated teaching environment.

Program highlights include:

3,000+ anticipated annual trauma admissions

1,500+ anticipated annual Acute Care Surgery admissions

Full responsibility for Trauma, ACS, and Surgical ICU services

Integrated General Surgery Residency Program

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship

Strong institutional and administrative support

Position Summary 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.

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

Academic & Teaching Environment Work within an academic teaching hospital with residents and fellows.

Participate in bedside teaching and team-based education.

Engage in conferences, rounds, and structured learning activities as appropriate for the role.

Opportunities for increased responsibility or leadership based on experience and interest.

Qualifications

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

Practice Model Employed position through SAMGI.

Shift-based schedule within an established trauma and surgical critical care program.

Malpractice coverage provided in accordance with SAMGI policy.

Clinical, scheduling, and administrative support provided by SAMGI.

Location Palm Springs, California offers year-round sunshine, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, with convenient proximity to Southern California’s major metropolitan areas.

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