Physician-led, hospital-employed hospitalist 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.
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.
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 night coverage.
