Hospitalist, Hospitalist FM Nocturnist Opening in Sunny Amarillo, Texas

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 230240 patients. This opportunity offers autonomy with strong system support, 24/7 intensivist backup, and a collegial culture known for stability and teamwork.

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

• Schedule:
  
  9 PM 7 AM (10-hour shift) | 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
• Smart Technology:See more patients without extending your day.Our providers useEpic EMRandAmbience AI scribe technologyto automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate codingleading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Unlike many larger metro programs, our nocturnists typically manage 56 new patients per night (range 311). 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 | 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 67 admissions per shift | NPs average 45
• 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

Comprehensive specialty backup ensures seamless care at all levels of acuity:
Pulmonary/Critical Care | Cardiology (Interventional & EP) | GI (Interventional) |  | Oncology | Neurology & Tele-Neuro | Nephrology | Psychiatry | Endocrinology | Rheumatology | Palliative Care and Inpatient Hospice | General & Trauma Surgery | Vascular & Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology | OB-GYN & GYN-Onc | ENT | Urology | Orthopedics | Hand Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Podiatry | IR | OMFS | Ophthalmology | Full Imaging & Rehab Services.

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 with a population of 242,000 and a growing healthcare, education, and aviation economy.
• 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, and excellent A-rated 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 minutes with short flights to Dallas, Denver, and beyond.

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