Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
About Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a national surgical practice management organization that partners with hospitals to deliver high-quality surgical hospitalist, trauma, and acute care surgery programs. SAMGI provides the clinical, operational, and administrative infrastructure that allows clinicians to practice in a team-based, shift-driven model with predictable schedules and strong physician and APP support.
SAMGI APPs are integral members of the care team, working alongside surgeons, emergency medicine, and hospital staff to deliver timely, high-quality patient care in hospital-based surgical programs.
About the Facility
JFK Memorial Hospital is a 145-bed acute-care hospital in Indio, California, and part of Tenet Healthcare California. The hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and comprehensive inpatient care offerings.
Key services include:
24/7 Emergency Department
Level IV Trauma Services
Primary Stroke Center
Cardiovascular Services (Chest Pain Accredited)
Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Services
Imaging and Interventional Radiology
Maternity and Pediatric Services
The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.
Position Summary
SAMGI is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support its trauma and surgical hospitalist program at JFK Memorial Hospital. This role functions as part of a collaborative care team, providing evaluation, management, and coordination of trauma and acute surgical patients under the supervision of SAMGI surgeons.
This is a shift-based role offering a predictable schedule, competitive compensation, and the support of an established national surgical organization.
Responsibilities
Assist in the evaluation and management of trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient settings
Support operative and non-operative trauma and acute care surgery patients
Perform patient assessments, documentation, and care coordination
Participate in trauma activations and consults as assigned
Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency medicine, ICU, nursing, and ancillary staff
Ensure timely, safe, and compliant patient care in accordance with SAMGI and hospital policies
Schedule & Compensation
Compensation: $150,000 annually
Annual Commitment: 183 shifts per year
Shift-based schedule with defined coverage expectations
Qualifications
Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Prior trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or inpatient hospital experience preferred
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
Malpractice coverage provided in accordance with SAMGI policy
Clinical, scheduling, and administrative support provided by SAMGI
Opportunity to work within a structured surgical hospitalist and trauma program