SAMGI
Location
Palm Springs, California
The Advanced Practice Provider will assist in the evaluation and management of trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical ICU patients, including participation in trauma activations and emergency general surgery coverage. Responsibilities also include managing critically ill patients in the ICU, performing assessments, rounding, documentation, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.
Candidates must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current or obtainable California licensure, holding required BLS and ACLS certifications, with ATLS preferred. Prior experience in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical critical care is strongly preferred, and ICU experience is highly desirable.
Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
SAMGI is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its Trauma / Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care program at Desert Regional Medical Center. This role supports trauma surgeons and critical care teams in a high-acuity, high-volume Level I trauma and ICU environment, with opportunities to participate in both clinical care and academic activities. The APP functions as a core member of the multidisciplinary care team, working closely with surgeons, residents, fellows, ICU staff, and consulting services.
Assist in the evaluation and management of trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical ICU patients Participate in trauma activations, surgical consults, and emergency general surgery coverage Manage critically ill surgical and trauma patients in the ICU under attending supervision Perform patient assessments, daily rounding, documentation, and care coordination Collaborate with surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams Support resident and fellow education in clinical settings Participate in quality improvement, trauma performance improvement, and program initiatives Academic & Teaching Environment Work within an academic teaching hospital with residents and fellows Participate in bedside teaching and team-based education Engage in conferences, rounds, and structured learning activities as appropriate for the role Opportunities for increased responsibility or leadership based on experience and interest
Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Prior experience in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical critical care strongly preferred ICU experience highly desirable Current or ability to obtain California licensure BLS and ACLS required; ATLS preferred (or willingness to obtain) Ability to obtain hospital privileges and credentialing Practice Model Employed position through SAMGI Shift-based schedule within an established trauma and surgical critical care program Malpractice coverage provided in accordance with SAMGI policy Clinical, scheduling, and administrative support provided by SAMGI Location Palm Springs, California offers year-round sunshine, access to outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, with convenient proximity to Southern California’s major metropolitan areas.
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