Trauma Surgeon

Location: Visalia, CA (40 minutes from Fresno Yosemite International Airport)

About Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) partners with hospitals to build high-performing surgical programs that improve patient outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver consistent, high-quality care.

SAMGI’s board-certified surgeons and advanced practice providers lead trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical hospitalist programs across the country. Our model emphasizes evidence-based practices, strong collaboration with hospital teams, and a commitment to teaching and leadership excellence.

About the Program

Kaweah Health Medical Center is a 435-bed teaching hospital with 2,200 trauma activations per year, 2,000+ annual operations, and a busy surgical residency program. This program operates at the pace and complexity of a Level II trauma center, supported by a co-managed ICU model and robust academic involvement.

The Role

SAMGI seeks dedicated Trauma Surgeons to join this high-performing trauma and acute care surgery team. Surgeons will work in a collaborative, teaching-centered environment alongside residents and intensivists.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma and emergency general surgery coverage
• Co-manage ICU patients alongside intensivists
• Teach and mentor surgical residents and APPs
• Participate in quality, safety, and academic activities

Qualifications

• BC/BE in General Surgery; SCC Boarded strongly preferred
• Experience in high-volume Level III, II, or I trauma center
• Enthusiasm for resident teaching
• California license or eligibility
• 2025 graduates are welcome to apply