LOCUM NOCTURNIST HOSPITALIST TEXAS PANHANDLE
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.
Position Highlights:
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
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