Critical Care / Trauma Physician

BSA Health System in Amarillo, TX, is seeking an ECMO-certified physician to spearhead the development of a new ECMO program as BSA Health System's ECMO Medical Director.

This is an opportunity to lead the expansion of critical services at 450-bed BSA Hospital, a referral facility and Primary Plus Stroke Center servicing approximately 600,000 people in the tri-state area.

About the Position :

• Inpatient / Outpatient position
• 40-hour work week
• 48-bed ICU
• Expected Patient Load : 2-3 / day
• Excess Call pay available
• Supervises all staff including medical, clinical, and administrative
• Develop and implement, and manage ECMO policies and procedures for the organization
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation to the ECMO team, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and perfusionists.
• Identify areas for improvement in ECMO care and implement strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Uphold all ELSO ( Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) recommendations surrounding patient care standards, education, and ECMO-related topics.
• Epic EMR

Recruitment Package may include :

About BSA Health System :

BSA Health System, located in Amarillo, TX, is an extensive health system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. Acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service, BSA Health System is comprised of 450-bed BSA Hospital, Physicians Surgical Hospitals, Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Physicians Group, and specialty clinics. BSA Health System has 486-licensed beds.

About the Community :

Recently named a Top 5 Fun and Affordable City in the U.S. by Wallethub (2024), Amarillo is a unique and history- rich area located where the southern plains meet the desert. It is the largest city in the Texas Panhandle with a service area of 600,000 people. Residents enjoy no state income taxes and big city amenities with a small town vibe. Amarillo, with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, is a gateway to the vast, trail-lined Palo Duro Canyon State Park and a popular stop along Route 66. Amarillo has many well-known theaters and art shows, as well as the popular space museum- the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater. There are four distinct seasons in Amarillo with over 270 sunny days a year making it a beautiful place to live and thrive.