Locum Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Physician — Amarillo, TX

Join a busy, well-supported trauma and acute care surgery team in Amarillo, Texas. This Level II Trauma Center provides a high-volume, collaborative environment ideal for a locum physician who enjoys a diverse caseload and working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues.

What you’ll be stepping into

• A 495-bed acute care hospital and designated Level II Trauma Center with an established trauma program.
• Ongoing locum opportunity with shift-based coverage in a team-oriented practice.
• A robust case mix: roughly 1,618 trauma activations, more than 1,000 trauma admissions, and nearly 500 acute care surgery operative cases each year.

Typical coverage and expectations

• In-house trauma coverage and Acute Care Surgery (ACS) responsibilities.
• Scheduled backup call coverage and 24-hour shifts that include call duties.
• 30-minute callback response time when on backup.
• Close collaboration with emergency medicine, critical care, hospitalists, and surgical staff to coordinate patient care.

Core responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage trauma and emergency general surgery patients in both operative and non-operative settings.
• Provide consultations and perform urgent procedures for acute care surgery patients.
• Participate actively in trauma activations and multidisciplinary case management.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the facility’s electronic medical record.

Who we’re looking for

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Acute Care Surgery preferred.
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain one.
• Current ATLS certification.
• Proven trauma and acute care surgery experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Additional benefits

• Competitive per 24-hour shift rate.
• All travel arrangements handled and booked by the group in addition to the shift rate.
• Malpractice and tail coverage included.
• A personal locum consultant to assist with credentialing and scheduling.

If you’re seeking consistent locum work in a high-volume program with strong support and multidisciplinary teamwork, this role in Amarillo offers a great balance of autonomy and collaboration.