The nocturnist team provides overnight admissions, ICU and floor cross-coverage, and NP supervision. Physicians manage a balanced workload of 5-6 new patients per night, ensuring quality patient care.
Requirements summary
Candidates should be board-certified or board-eligible physicians with experience in hospitalist roles. Skills in central line and airway management are encouraged but not required.
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 |
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Sign-On Bonus
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
PTO
Retirement Plan
Loan Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Malpractice
CME Allowance
Consultative Services
Residency Stipend Options
Progressive Compensation Model
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 Learn more about
Benefits offered by copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://getardentbenefits.com 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.
