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 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 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 use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding-leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Unlike many larger metro programs, our nocturnists 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 | 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 6-7 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

Comprehensive specialty backup ensures seamless care at all levels of acuity: Pulmonary/Critical Care | Cardiology (Interventional & EP) | GI (Interventional) | ID | 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 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 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 travel-park, check in, and board in minutes-with short flights to Dallas, Denver, and beyond.

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
• 7 days of PTO
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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 and consistently rated "A" for safety by Leapfrog, 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.