Trauma / Acute Care Surgery & Surgical Critical Care Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Trauma / Acute Care Surgery & Surgical Critical Care Surgeon to join our established, academically driven program in Palm Springs, California. This opportunity is based at an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center with a strong commitment to education, research, and high-acuity patient care.  Program Overview  ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center 3,000+ anticipated annual trauma admissions 1,500+ anticipated annual Acute Care Surgery (ACS) admissions Full responsibility for Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical ICU services Integrated General Surgery Residency Program and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship High-acuity case mix with robust institutional and administrative support Strong academic infrastructure supporting education, quality improvement, and scholarly activity   Compensation:  $540,000 for around 9 shifts per month   Position Responsibilities & Academic Expectations   Provide comprehensive care across Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care Manage critically ill trauma and surgical patients in a high-volume Surgical ICU Participate in trauma activations, operative trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU coverage Serve as teaching faculty for the General Surgery Residency and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Fulfill ACGME faculty responsibilities, including supervision, evaluation, didactics, and scholarly activity Participate in resident and fellow education, conferences, simulation, and Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement, trauma performance improvement, and program development   Qualifications   Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery Trauma / Surgical Critical Care Fellowship preferred Candidates without fellowship training will be considered if they demonstrate: Current Level I Trauma Center experience Significant ICU and critical care expertise Eligible for California medical licensure Strong commitment to academic surgery, education, and collaborative, team-based care   Palm Springs, CA offers year-round sunshine, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, with proximity to Southern California’s major metropolitan areas. Additional Information: - Specialty: Trauma Surgery - Location: Palm Springs, California, United States - Contact: About the Company: AAS Healthcare Staffing, a national Permanent Provider Staffing and Locum Tenens partner, leverages over a decade of expertise to meet healthcare providers’ and healthcare delivery clients’ needs. Our industry experts craft tailored solutions for unique talent acquisition challenges, aligning seamlessly with job seekers’ geographic and professional requirements. Our organization was founded by healthcare leaders, adept at helping healthcare providers navigate the ever-changing healthcare delivery landscape. AAS continues to be a leading service provider connecting job seekers to the highest quality permanent and locums positions available.