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:
- Base salary + wRVU production incentive
- CME allowance
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
- Relocation allowance
- Residency stipend
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
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.