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

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

About the Position

Seeking a qualified Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician to join a surgical team in Indio, California. This opportunity offers the chance to provide comprehensive trauma care and emergency general surgery services in a Level III Trauma Center. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to acutely injured and critically ill patients.

Compensation: $312,000 for 9 shifts a month

Position Highlights

• Full-time opportunity

• Level III Trauma Center

• Trauma and emergency general surgery practice

• Inpatient, operative, and consultative responsibilities

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage trauma patients and emergency general surgery cases.

• Provide inpatient surgical care, consultations, and perioperative management.

• Perform emergency surgical procedures and operative interventions as clinically indicated.

• Participate in rounds and coordinate care across inpatient units.

• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other specialists.

• Coordinate patient stabilization, transfers, and discharge planning as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate medical documentation and adhere to established clinical standards.

• Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and effective interdisciplinary communication.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.

• Active California medical license.