Hospitalist Nocturnist Opening in Sunny Amarillo, Texas

• Schedule: 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
• EMR: EPIC, with established templates and hospitalist-friendly workflows.

• 450-bed acute-care facility | 60-bed ER | 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 5-6 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

• Amarillo is a thriving regional hub (242,000 residents) with expanding healthcare, education and aviation sectors-and a newly announced AI/data-center campus in the area that is expected to bring large-scale job creation and infrastructure growth.
• 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; Excellent 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.
• Centrally located 4-6 hours from Dallas, Colorado Springs, Denver, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Oklahoma City

• 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 TX, Hillcrest Healthcare System in OK, Lovelace Health System in NM, Mountainside Medical Center in NJ, Portneuf Health in ID, Pascack Valley Medical Center in NJ, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in TXUT Health East Texas in TX, The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in KS

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