Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Trauma in Palm Springs, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Trauma
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Trauma, Acute Care, and Surgical Critical Care Surgeon to join a highly respected team at an ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center in Palm Springs, California. This position offers a dynamic blend of trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care within a high-volume academic and teaching environment.

Program Highlights:

• ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center
• More than 3,000 trauma admissions annually
• Over 1,500 acute care surgery operations each year
• Multidisciplinary trauma, critical care, and APP support teams
• Dedicated operational and administrative support
• High-acuity operative and critical care practice
• Comprehensive Surgical ICU responsibilities
• Strong academic and teaching environment

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor General Surgery residents and Surgical Critical Care fellows
• Operative teaching in trauma, emergency, and elective cases
• Participate in M&M, simulation, didactics, and ACGME conferences
• Progressive resident/fellow autonomy based on training level
• Opportunities for research, quality improvement, and program development

Compensation & Benefits

• MGMA-benchmarked salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• CME allowance
• Paid onboarding and credentialing
• Full malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency.
• BC or BE in General Surgery.
• Eligible for California medical licensure.

Preferred

• Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery and/or Surgical Critical Care.
• Experience or strong interest in resident and fellow education.
• Participation in trauma quality improvement, research, or academic initiatives.