Physician- Family Medicine (Outpatient)\CDU (Inpatient)

Acclaim Physician Group, Inc. (Acclaim) is a multi specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants that partner with JPS Health Network (JPS). Acclaim supports JPS’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaim’s goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care for every patient, every time.

As the county health network and Level-1 Trauma Center, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. In addition to providing high-quality care, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency in the nation. JPS educates in tandem with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Texas Christian University Medical School.

For more information, visit  www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

Physician- Family Medicine (Outpatient)\CDU (Inpatient)

Requisition Number:

req29586

 

 

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

 

 

Job Description:

Acclaim Multispecialty Group, a partner with JPS Health Network is seeking a motivated and ambitious physician to join our dynamic General Family Medicine team.  As the county hospital system, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years.  This is a wonderful opportunity for innovative and passionate individuals to treat complex medical issues to those patients that need it most.   

In addition to the nourishing and rewarding clinical atmosphere, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs.  
The hospital is located in the heart of The Magnolia Village and Medical District of Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the U.S. and one of “America’s Most Livable Communities.” We have a thriving center of culture, commerce, the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a vibrant and clean downtown area, Botanical Gardens and great annual events! 

Position Summary 
The Primary Care / CDU Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across both outpatient and observation settings, with clinical responsibilities equally divided between Medical Home Southwest (outpatient clinic) and the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). 
This hybrid role combines longitudinal primary care with acute episodic care, supporting continuity, access, and efficient patient flow across the health system. The physician collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and may participate in teaching, quality improvement, and academic initiatives within a dynamic public health system. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
Outpatient Clinical Responsibilities – Medical Home Southwest (50%) 
Provide comprehensive primary care to an assigned patient panel, including preventive care, acute visits, and chronic disease management  
Coordinate multidisciplinary care delivered to their panel to optimize patient outcomes  
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines  
Deliver preventive services, including screenings, immunizations, and health education  
Review and interpret patient medical records to guide clinical decision-making  
Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with specialists and ancillary services  
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)  
Participate in care team huddles, population health initiatives, and panel management activities  
Demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behaviors to enhance patient experience and satisfaction  
Serve as a resource to patients, families, and the community, including participation in outreach activities as appropriate  
Collaborate with residents, medical students, advanced practice professionals, and staff in a teaching environment  
Participate in performance improvement programs, peer review, and departmental initiatives  

Clinical Decision Unit Responsibilities (50%) 
Provide direct patient care in the CDU, managing observation-status patients requiring short-term treatment and monitoring  
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