Physician - Hospitalist

NOCTURNIST HOSPITALIST - BSA HEALTH SYSTEM | AMARILLO, TEXAS

Physician-led, hospital-employed nocturnist opportunity in a Top 100 Hospital with full intensivist and specialty support.

Join a collaborative and well-established hospitalist program at Baptist St. Anthonys Hospital, a 450-bed regional referral center in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. The BSA Hospitalist Group includes 35 board-certified/board-eligible physicians and 8 advanced practice providers managing a daily census of approximately 230-240 patients. This opportunity offers autonomy with strong system support, 24/7 intensivist backup, and a collegial culture known for stability and teamwork.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our nocturnist team handles overnight admissions, ICU and floor cross-coverage, and NP supervision with dedicated support from intensivists and the evening split-shift team.

• Schedule: 7-on / 7-off
• Team: 2 physicians + 1 NP each night
• Primary Duties: Admissions from ER & direct admits, NP supervision, ICU and floor coverage
• ICU: Semi-open model with 24/7 medical and surgical intensivist coverage; hospitalists may manage selected ICU patients in coordination
• Procedures: Optional - central line and airway skills encouraged but not required; vascular access team handles most lines; RT, ICU, and Anesthesia available for airway support
• EMR: EPIC, with established templates and hospitalist-friendly workflows.

Unlike many larger metro programs, our nocturnist physicians typically manage 5-6 new patients per night (range 3-11). This balanced workload allows time for thoughtful chart review, communication with families, and patient-centered decision-making. Physicians here feel supported, not rushedand that makes a measurable difference in care quality.

Our program is known for its organization and efficiencyfrom well-defined coverage roles to NP-managed phone triage and seamless patient distribution. Its a system designed to let physicians focus on medicine, not logistics.

OPERATIONAL SNAPSHOT

• 450-bed acute-care facility | 60-bed ER | 50-bed ICU | Level III Trauma | Chest Pain & Primary Stroke Centers
• Average daily hospitalist census: 230 patients | 55 new admits/consults per day
• MDs average 5-6 admissions per shift | NPs average 4-5
• Cross-coverage shared with evening (split) team for seamless hand-offs
• RRTs & Codes: Led by Texas Tech Family Practice residents with ICU nursing support; tele-neurology stroke team available
• Hospitalists admit for nearly all services except selected surgical subspecialties

SPECIALTY & ANCILLARY SUPPORT

24/7 Critical Care & Emergency Adjacent Support
Pulmonary/Critical Care Anesthesiology (Airway Support) Emergency Medicine Neurology & Tele-Neuro

High-Utility Medical Specialties
Cardiology (Interventional & EP) Gastroenterology (Interventional) Nephrology Oncology Infectious Disease Interventional Radiology Palliative Care Inpatient Hospice Psychiatry Endocrinology Rheumatology

Surgical & Interventional Services
General & Trauma Surgery Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Neurosurgery Surgical Oncology Orthopedics ENT OB-GYN & GYN-Oncology Urology Hand Surgery Plastic Surgery Podiatry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)

CULTURE & TEAM ENVIRONMENT

Physicians consistently describe our group as a true work familycollegial, reliable, and deeply supportive across shifts. We value practicing good medicine over high-volume throughput. BSAs physician-friendly culture and commitment to manageable workloads allow providers to deliver meaningful, patient-centered care.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Amarillo is a thriving regional hub (242,000 residents) with expanding healthcare, education and aviation sectorsand a newly announced AI/data-center campus in the area that is expected to bring large-scale job creation and infrastructure growth.
• The city combines urban amenities with small-town friendliness and is minutes from the scenic Palo Duro Canyon.
• Home prices remain among the most affordable in Texas; Excellent schools and low traffic contribute to exceptional work-life balance.
• The Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport offers quick, stress-free travelpark, check in, and board in minuteswith short flights to Dallas, Denver, and beyond.
• Centrally located 4-6 hours from Dallas, Colorado Springs, Denver, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Oklahoma City

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive base salary + quality & productivity bonuses
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice (with tail) | Retirement plan | CME allowance
• Relocation assistance | Sign-on bonus available
• Loan assistance and consultative services through Navigate Student Loans
• Residency stipend options
• Progressive compensation model with annual increases for tenure (first 3 years)
• Additional moonlighting opportunities with separate shift differential
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ABOUT BSA HEALTH SYSTEM

BSA Health System is the fourth-largest employer in Amarillo with over 450 physicians and 3,400 employees serving a regional population of 650,000. Recognized by Watson Health as a Top 100 Hospital, BSA is the preferred referral center for the Texas Panhandle and tri-state area. The hospital recently received Ardent Health Services Best Employee Loyalty Award, reflecting high provider satisfaction and engagement.

To explore this opportunity or schedule a 15-minute call, contact us todaylimited openings as we expand night coverage.