Trauma / Acute Care Surgery & Surgical Critical Care Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Trauma / Acute Care Surgery & Surgical Critical Care Surgeon to join our established, academically driven program in Palm Springs, California. This opportunity is based at an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center with a strong commitment to education, research, and high-acuity patient care.

Program Overview

• ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center
• 3,000+ anticipated annual trauma admissions
• 1,500+ anticipated annual Acute Care Surgery (ACS) admissions
• Full responsibility for Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical ICU services
• Integrated General Surgery Residency Program and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
• High-acuity case mix with robust institutional and administrative support
• Strong academic infrastructure supporting education, quality improvement, and scholarly activity

Compensation: $540,000 for around 9 shifts per month

Position Responsibilities & Academic Expectations

• Provide comprehensive care across Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care
• Manage critically ill trauma and surgical patients in a high-volume Surgical ICU
• Participate in trauma activations, operative trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU coverage
• Serve as teaching faculty for the General Surgery Residency and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
• Fulfill ACGME faculty responsibilities, including supervision, evaluation, didactics, and scholarly activity
• Participate in resident and fellow education, conferences, simulation, and Morbidity & Mortality (M&M)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement, trauma performance improvement, and program development

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Fellowship preferred
• Candidates without fellowship training will be considered if they demonstrate:
  • Current Level I Trauma Center experience
  • Significant ICU and critical care expertise
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Strong commitment to academic surgery, education, and collaborative, team-based care

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