Hospitalist Physician

Locum Nocturnist Hospitalist

We are seeking a physician-led, hospital-employed nocturnist for locum coverage at a top regional referral center in the Texas Panhandle. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking flexible scheduling with strong system support and collegial hospitalist teams.

Job Description

• Schedule: 7-on / 7-off night shifts
• Team: 2 physicians + 1 NP per night
• Primary Duties: Overnight admissions, floor and ICU cross-coverage, supervision of NPs
• ICU: Semi-open model with 24/7 intensivist support; hospitalists may manage selected ICU patients in coordination with critical care
• Procedures: Optional central line and airway skills encouraged but not required; vascular access, anesthesia, and RT support available
• EMR: Epic with established hospitalist-friendly workflows
• Typical Nightly Admissions: 5-6 new patients (range 3-11), allowing time for thoughtful chart review, communication with families, and patient-centered care

Hospital & Operational Overview

• 450-bed acute care facility with Level III Trauma, Chest Pain & Primary Stroke Centers
• Average daily hospitalist census: 230 patients with 55 new admits/consults per day
• Cross-coverage shared with evening split team for seamless handoffs
• Rapid response teams and code coverage led by residents with ICU nursing support
• Hospitalists admit for nearly all services except selected surgical subspecialties

Specialty & Ancillary Support

• Critical Care & Emergency Support: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Neurology & Tele-Neuro
• Medical Specialties: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Oncology, Infectious Disease, Interventional Radiology, Palliative & Hospice, Psychiatry, Endocrinology, Rheumatology
• Surgical & Interventional Services: General/Trauma Surgery, Vascular/Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, OB-GYN & GYN-Oncology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, OMFS

Culture & Environment

• Collegial, supportive, and organized hospitalist team
• Physician-friendly culture prioritizing meaningful patient care over high-volume throughput
• Structured workflows to allow physicians to focus on medicine rather than logistics

Community Highlights

• Regional hub with 240,000 residents
• Affordable housing, excellent schools, low traffic, and scenic outdoor areas nearby (e.g., Palo Duro Canyon)
• Quick, convenient flights to major cities via local international airport

Requirements

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Experience in hospitalist medicine preferred
• ICU exposure a plus