Surgical Hospitalist

Surgical Hospitalist – Torrance, California (Full-Time)

Employer: Torrance Surgical Alliance Location: Torrance, CA 90503

Torrance Surgical Alliance is seeking a full-time Surgical Hospitalist to join our established and collegial surgical team in the South Bay region of Los Angeles. This position offers an immediate start upon successful completion of hospital credentialing at Torrance Memorial Medical Center (TMMC) and Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance (PLCOMT).

About the Role

The Surgical Hospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient management, emergency department surgical consults, postoperative rounding, and co‑management of surgical patients, with a primary focus on Acute Care Surgery (ACS). The role combines cross‑coverage shifts, call responsibilities, and hospital rounds, with occasional office‑based follow‑up for hospital‑operated patients. Responsibilities include the evaluation and surgical management of ER and in‑house consults, both operative and non‑operative, as clinically indicated.

There is no trauma call requirement.

While our practice is highly specialized in complex bariatric and hernia care, this position centers on acute surgical admissions, ACS consults, and emergency general surgery rather than elective bariatric or hernia cases. Participation in elective procedures may occur only in rare, pre‑arranged, or unforeseen circumstances.

Torrance Surgical Alliance is a private surgical group providing advanced minimally invasive and general surgery services at two premier community hospitals—TMMC and PLCOMT—as well as affiliated outpatient centers. Our culture emphasizes clinical excellence, collegiality, and evidence‑based care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Surgical Hospitalist will work closely with experienced surgeons, physician assistants, and a bariatric/MIS fellow, focusing on acute surgical care and hospital‑based surgical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform acute care surgery evaluations and manage emergency department and inpatient consults.
• Provide operative management for urgent and emergent general surgical conditions as appropriate.
• Conduct daily rounding and postoperative management of hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate closely with attending surgeons, physician assistants, and nursing teams to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
• Participate in cross‑coverage of acute general surgery cases at TMMC and PLCOMT.
• Interact with the practice’s bariatric and minimally invasive surgery fellow, with opportunities for teaching at the discretion of the Fellowship Program Director.

Qualifications

• Board‑Certified General Surgeon (ABS) with a minimum of three (3) years of Acute Care Surgery experience.
• MIS Fellowship or Surgical Critical Care training preferred.
• Active, unrestricted California medical license in good standing at the time of application.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders).
• First Year Compensation: $350,000 per year
• Productivity Incentive: Available
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and retirement plan

Torrance Surgical Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.