We are seeking a Trauma / Acute Care Surgery & SurgicalCritical Care Surgeon to join our established, academically driven program inPalm Springs, California. This opportunity is based at an ACS-verified Level ITrauma Center with a strong commitment to education, research, and high-acuitypatient 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: $ 540,000for 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 tooutdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, with proximity to SouthernCalifornia's major metropolitan areas.
