Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician

Seeking a qualified Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician to join a surgical team in Indio, California. This opportunity offers the chance to provide comprehensive trauma care and emergency general surgery services in a Level III Trauma Center. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to acutely injured and critically ill patients.

Compensation: $312,000 for 9 shifts a month

Position Highlights

• Full-time opportunity
• Level III Trauma Center
• Trauma and emergency general surgery practice
• Inpatient, operative, and consultative responsibilities
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage trauma patients and emergency general surgery cases.
• Provide inpatient surgical care, consultations, and perioperative management.
• Perform emergency surgical procedures and operative interventions as clinically indicated.
• Participate in rounds and coordinate care across inpatient units.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other specialists.
• Coordinate patient stabilization, transfers, and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and adhere to established clinical standards.
• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and effective interdisciplinary communication.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Active California medical license.