Nocturnist Physician - Amarillo - Ardent Health

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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 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
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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 today limited openings as we expand night coverage.