Trauma / Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Surgeon

Samgi • Amarillo, TX

1d • $544,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI) is seeking Trauma & Acute Care Surgeons to join the surgical team at Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX. This position offers the opportunity to practice within a 495-bed Level II Trauma Center with established volume, defined coverage expectations, and a collaborative care model supported by experienced APPs.

Program Highlights

Level II Trauma Center with strong, consistent volume
High level of acuity
Dedicated surgical ICU
24/7 in-house trauma coverage with structured backup system
Residency program launching July 2026 (Texas Tech partnership)
Clinic space available in on-campus MOB

Schedule Structure

12-hour shift model with a mix of in-house trauma and ACS/back-up coverage
151 shifts per year (12–13 shifts/month)
Additional backup-only shifts available

Compensation

Base Salary: $544,000 annually
Trauma Shifts: $4,000 per shift
ACS / Backup Hybrid Shifts: $3,000 per shift
Backup-Only Shifts: $500/night (additional earning opportunity)
Trauma Medical Director Admin Stipend: $80,000

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure

Nice To Haves

• Trauma / Surgical Critical Care fellowship preferred
• Experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative Trauma and ACS services
• ICU care for our most critically injured and ill patients
• Lead trauma activations and manage emergency surgical cases
• Participate in ACS service and inpatient consults
• Collaborate with APPs and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in quality initiatives and maintain timely documentation

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation with strong earning potential
• Predictable, balanced 12-hour shift structure
• High-volume trauma and operative experience
• Academic involvement with upcoming residency program
• Strong clinical and operational support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees