About this opportunity
Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. lists this General Surgeon opportunity in chico, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chico, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026
Northern California | ACS-Verified Level III Trauma Center
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI)
The Opportunity
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Trauma Surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director at an ACS-verified Level III Trauma Center with 200+ beds in Northern California.
This is a dual clinical and leadership opportunity combining active practice in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery with physician leadership, quality oversight, and trauma program development.
As part of a physician-led organization, you'll have the infrastructure and administrative support to focus on what matters most: clinical leadership, high-quality surgical care, and building a strong trauma program.
The Location
Located in Northern California's greater Sacramento region, this community offers an exceptional combination of affordability, accessibility, and outdoor recreation.
Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada are within easy reach, while Sacramento provides excellent dining, arts, entertainment, and a major international airport. The region offers many of the advantages of Northern California without the density and cost associated with the coastal metropolitan areas.
Medical Director Responsibilities
Provide physician leadership for the Trauma Surgery program
Maintain compliance with ACS and applicable state Level III Trauma Center standards
Lead and participate in trauma quality and performance improvement initiatives
Participate in trauma committees, peer review, and multidisciplinary conferences
Serve as a physician liaison between the trauma service, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
Promote a culture of clinical quality, patient safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Support ongoing trauma program development and operational improvement
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive Trauma and Acute Care Surgery patient care
Respond to trauma activations and acute surgical consultations
Perform trauma and emergency general surgery procedures as clinically indicated
Manage Acute Care Surgery consultations and operative cases
Participate in inpatient rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans
Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Critical Care, Nursing, Rehabilitation, and other hospital-based teams
Qualifications
Board Certification in General Surgery required
Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care preferred, but not required
Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience
Current or recent Trauma and Acute Care Surgery experience
Current or recent experience practicing at a Level I, II, or III Trauma Center
Prior trauma program leadership experience preferred
Current California medical license or eligibility for California licensure
Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity trauma and emergency surgery
Strong communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Competitive compensation grounded in national MGMA data
Medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Employer-matched 401(k)
Annual CME and licensing allowance
Credentialing and onboarding support
About SAMGI
Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led organization with 30 years of experience partnering with hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and surgical specialty services.
SAMGI builds sustainable surgical programs that provide hospitals with dependable clinical support while giving surgeons the infrastructure they need to focus on exceptional patient care.
SAMGI | Surgical Affiliates Management Group | Physician-Led | 30 Years of Experience
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Worksite address
chico, CA, 95976, US
Who can apply
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