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Hospitalist Physician

Amarillo, Texas

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Job Type: Part Time
  • Job Level: Experienced
  • Shift: Day
  • Travel: No

Hospitalist Physician

Amarillo, Texas

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Job ID:

JOB-001259

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Transform patient care and community as a Hospital Medicine Physician in Amarillo, Texas.

Our mission in Amarillo is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

  • We take pride in our well-established team at Northwest Medical Center of 10 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers (APP), with the support of a clinical performance nurse, a clinical performance associate, and a group coordinator.
  • Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and other physician groups.
  • This is an academic hospital, and we manage the internal medicine residency program.

Qualifications:

  • Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
  • We provide in-house licensing, and credentialing support.
  • In-house Immigration support and we can sponsor HHS J1 candidates.

Scheduling:

  • This is a part time position; you will work a 7-day stretch each month.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Average census of 18-19 per doctor.
  • Rapids are managed by residents.
  • There is a swing APP who will be on until 11pm and will help cover admissions and cross call.
  • Strong vascular team for PICC line, and great RT team for intubations.
  • Our EMR is Cerner.

Living and working in Amarillo, Texas:

  • Amarillo offers an affordable cost of living, a welcoming community, and a strong reputation as a great place to raise a family and build a career. Located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, the city combines a small-town feel with access to big outdoor adventures, including Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the second-largest canyon in the U.S.
  • Residents enjoy a sunny, dry climate with warm summers, mild humidity, and four distinct seasons. Amarillo is also home to unique cultural attractions, museums, and a growing business community, making it an appealing destination for those seeking space, opportunity, and a high quality of life. Conveniently located near New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado, Amarillo provides easy access to travel and regional destinations.

Rewards and Compensation:

  • Day Shift Rate of $1,750 and Night Shift Rate of $2,000.
  • Eligible for RVU and Quality bonus.
  • Full Benefits including CME allowance.


Stephany Nelson, Director, Clinical Recruiting | snelson@soundphysicians.com | (817) 751-3699

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Our values in action

  • Uncompromising Care:

    You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.

  • Collaboration:

    You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.

  • Accountability:

    You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.

  • Ingenuity & Empathy:

    You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

  • Practicing
  • Single-site Leadership
  • Multi-site Leadership
  • Practicing :

    Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.

  • Single-site Leadership :

    Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.

  • Multi-site Leadership :

    Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

  • Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE

    “In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

    Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
    Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine

  • Chia-Shing Yang, MD

    “My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

    Chia-Shing Yang, MD
    Regional President, Hospital Medicine

  • Sunny Pattar, MD

    “I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

    Sunny Pattar, MD
    Medical Director, Hospital Medicine

  • Karen Allen, MD

    “We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

    Karen Allen, MD
    Divisional Chief Medical Officer

Rewards

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • 401K with company match

  • Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)

  • CME Reimbursement

  • Physician Mental Health Counseling

  • Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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