Split Shift Hospitalist ? BSA Health System | Amarillo, Texas
- 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
At Ardent Health, everything we do starts with people—including you. As a national healthcare provider, we’re united by a shared purpose: caring for our patients, our communities, and one another. When you join Ardent, you’re part of a team that’s making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and easy to navigate.What makes Ardent different is where and how we work. Our hospitals and clinics are rooted in thriving mid-size communities across Idaho, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—offering a high-quality, more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying more balance, flexibility, and connection to your community.You’ll be supported by the strength of a national organization—with 30 hospitals, 280 sites of care, and 24,000+ team members—while having the autonomy to make a real impact locally. Whether you’re growing your skills, exploring new roles, or advancing your career, Ardent gives you the resources and flexibility to succeed. At Ardent, your work matters—and so does your life outside of it.We have opportunities across Ardent's affiliate health systems, including:BSA Health System in ... TXHillcrest Healthcare System in OKLovelace Health System in NMMountainside Medical Center in NJPortneuf Health in IDPascack Valley Medical Center in NJSeton Medical Center Harker Heights in TXUT Health East Texas in TXThe University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in KS
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