Per Diem Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon - Level II Trauma Center (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.