Hospitalist Physician

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

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. Anthony s 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 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 rushed and that makes a measurable difference in care quality. Our program is known for its organization and efficiency from well-defined coverage roles to NP-managed phone triage and seamless patient distribution. It s 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 family collegial, reliable, and deeply supportive across shifts. We value practicing good medicine over high-volume throughput. BSA s 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 sectors and 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 travel park, check in, and board in minutes with 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 Learn more about Benefits offered by copying and pasting this link in your browser: 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 today limited openings as we expand night coverage.

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