Split Shift Hospitalist – BSA Health System | Amarillo, Texas

Ardent Health Services•Amarillo, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Physician-led, hospital-employed split-shift 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 36 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 split shift team provides admissions, ICU and floor cross-coverage, and NP supervision with dedicated support from intensivists and the day and nocturnist team. Schedule: 2 PM – 2 AM or 3 PM – 3 AM (12-hour shift) | 7-on / 7-off Primary Duties: Our service provides inpatient care for patients referred by community physicians and the emergency room. 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 Our Hospitalist program provides a balanced workload which 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-assistance with direct patient care, 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 268,000 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 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 split shift coverage.

Nice To Haves

central line and airway skills encouraged but not required

Responsibilities

Our service provides inpatient care for patients referred by community physicians and the emergency room.
Our split shift team provides admissions, ICU and floor cross-coverage, and NP supervision with dedicated support from intensivists and the day and nocturnist team.
Hospitalists may manage selected ICU patients in coordination