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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 serveâsupported 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.
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:
ACS\-Verified Level I Trauma Center
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Palm Springs, California offers year\-round sunshine, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, with convenient proximity to Southern Californiaâs major metropolitan areas.
