Physician Critical Care/Trauma - Competitive Salary

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: July 8, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description BSA Health System in Amarillo, TX, is seeking an ECMO-certified physician to spearhead the development of a new ECMO program as BSA Health System's ECMO Medical Director. ? This is an opportunity to lead the expansion of critical services at 450-bed BSA Hospital, a referral facility and Primary Plus Stroke Center servicing approximately 600,000 people in the tri-state area. ? ? ? About the Position: - Inpatient/Outpatient position - 40-hour work week - 48-bed ICU - Expected Patient Load: 2-3/day - Excess Call pay available - Supervises all staff including medical, clinical, and administrative - Develop and implement, and manage ECMO policies and procedures for the organization - Provide clinical guidance and consultation to the ECMO team, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and perfusionists. - Identify areas for improvement in ECMO care and implement strategies to enhance patient outcomes. - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care. - Uphold all ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization)?recommendations surrounding patient care standards, education, and ECMO-related topics. - Epic EMR ? Recruitment Package may include: - Base salary wRVU production incentive - CME allowance - Sign-on bonus - Medical debt assistance Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans - Relocation allowance - Residency stipend - Paid malpractice coverage - Health benefits Retirement plan - Marketing practice growth assistance ? About BSA Health System: BSA Health System, located in Amarillo, TX, is an extensive health system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. Acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service, BSA Health System is comprised of 450-bed BSA Hospital, Physicians Surgical Hospitals, Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Physicians Group, and specialty clinics. BSA Health System has 486-licensed beds. About the Community: Recently named a Top 5 Fun and Affordable City in the U.S. by Wallethub (2024), Amarillo is a unique and history- rich area located where the southern plains meet the desert. It is the largest city in the Texas Panhandle with a service area of 600,000 people. Residents enjoy no state income taxes and big city amenities with a small town vibe. Amarillo, with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, is a gateway to the vast, trail-lined Palo Duro Canyon State Park and a popular stop along Route 66. Amarillo has many well-known theaters and art shows, as well as the popular space museum- the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater. There are four distinct seasons in Amarillo with over 270 sunny days a year making it a beautiful place to live and thrive.

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