Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job OpportunityNOW HIRING — SURGICAL AFFILIATES MANAGEMENT GROUP (SAMGI) Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Vascular Surgery & Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Bakersfield, California | Level II Trauma Center | Full-Time One position. Two surgical programs. Broad clinical exposure. Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support both our Vascular Surgery and Trauma/Acute Care Surgery (ACS) programs in Bakersfield, California. This unique position offers the opportunity to work across two complementary surgical services, providing a diverse mix of inpatient care, operating room support, outpatient vascular clinic, trauma and acute care surgery coverage, and postoperative follow-up.The Opportunity Join an experienced surgical team at a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital, supporting both the Vascular Surgery and Trauma/ACS programs. Your responsibilities will be divided between the two services based on daily clinical and program needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP who enjoys variety, wants to maintain a broad surgical skill set, and is comfortable working across inpatient, operative, emergency, and outpatient settings.On the Vascular Surgery service, you'll support open and endovascular procedures, inpatient consultations, outpatient vascular clinic, and perioperative care. On the Trauma/ACS service, you'll assist with the evaluation and management of trauma and acute surgical patients, inpatient rounding, consultations, perioperative management, and coordination with the multidisciplinary trauma team.Why Bakersfield, California? Bakersfield offers an accessible California lifestyle with convenient access to the Sierra Nevada, national parks, outdoor recreation, and Southern California destinations. The region offers a lower cost of living than many of California's major coastal markets while supporting a growing healthcare community.Schedule Full-time position 10-hour shifts, typically 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Primarily weekday coverage Responsibilities shared across Vascular Surgery and Trauma/ACS Schedule structured around the clinical needs of both programsWhat You'll DoVascular SurgeryProvide inpatient and outpatient care for vascular surgery patientsAssist vascular surgeons with open and endovascular proceduresParticipate in inpatient rounds and vascular surgery consultationsSupport cases in the operating room and outpatient surgery centerProvide care in a fully equipped outpatient vascular clinicManage patients with peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, dialysis access, carotid disease, and other vascular conditionsParticipate in elective and postoperative vascular clinicsCoordinate perioperative and postoperative patient careTrauma / Acute Care SurgeryEvaluate and manage trauma and acute care surgery patients in the emergency department and inpatient settingParticipate in daily inpatient roundsAssist with surgical consultations and ongoing patient managementProvide preoperative and postoperative careSupport trauma and acute care surgeons with clinical evaluations and treatment plansPerform bedside procedures within scope of practice and hospital privilegesCoordinate care with emergency medicine, critical care, nursing, and specialty teamsSupport discharge planning and follow-up careRespond to changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with the surgical teamWhat You Bring to the TeamGraduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner programCurrent PA-C certification or appropriate national NP certificationCurrent or eligible California PA or NP license1–2 years of vascular surgery, trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, critical care, or comparable surgical experience strongly preferredOperating room and inpatient surgical experience preferredStrong clinical judgment and communication skillsAbility to transition effectively between two surgical servicesComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environmentStrong collaborative and patient-centered approachEligible for hospital credentialing and privilegesCompensation & BenefitsAnnual Salary: $136,500Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k)CME allowanceMalpractice insurance with tail coveragePaid onboarding and credentialing supportOpportunity to work across both Vascular Surgery and Trauma/Acute Care SurgeryCollaborative surgical team within a Level II Trauma Center and teaching environmentAbout SAMGI Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led organization partnering with hospitals and health systems across the country to deliver high-quality trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical specialty services. We build programs where clinicians are supported by strong operational infrastructure, collaborative leadership, and teams designed to help physicians and APPs focus on what matters most — providing excellent patient care.Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join the SAMGI surgical team in Bakersfield, California.