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Amarillo, TX
Join a well-established surgical team at a 495-bed Level II Trauma Center in Amarillo, Texas, where you’ll care for high-acuity patients in a busy, supportive environment. This role offers a predictable 24-hour shift schedule, strong APP and multidisciplinary backup, and plenty of operative and trauma experience - plus the chance to be involved with a new residency program launching in July 2026. What you’ll do Manage operative and non-operative trauma and acute care surgical patients, including leading trauma activations and emergency surgical cases. Provide ICU care for critically injured and medically complex patients in the dedicated Surgical ICU. Participate in ACS services and inpatient consultations, working closely with experienced APPs and multidisciplinary teams. Engage in quality improvement initiatives and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation. Opportunity to take on leadership as Trauma Medical Director (stipend available). Schedule and coverage 24-hour shifts, roughly 151 shifts per year (about 12-13 shifts per month). Structured 24/7 in-house trauma coverage with organized backup. Additional backup-only shifts available for extra earning. Compensation and perks Base salary: $544,000 annually. Backup-only shifts: $500/night. Trauma Medical Director stipend: $80,000 annually. Clinic space available in an on-campus medical office building. Predictable shift structure, high patient volume, and strong institutional support for clinical practice and quality work. Opportunity for academic involvement with a new residency program starting July 2026. Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery. Trauma or Surgical Critical Care fellowship preferred. Eligible for Texas medical licensure. Prior trauma or high-acuity surgical experience is preferred. Why this role is different You’ll work in a high-volume, high-acuity center with a dedicated Surgical ICU and a collaborative team model that includes experienced APPs and multidisciplinary support. The predictable schedule and multiple earning streams (backup nights and director stipend) make it a strong clinical and financial opportunity, with added potential for academic engagement as the new residency program launches. EOE
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