Advanced Practice Provider - Corrections (Nights)

Job Description:

Acclaim Health is seeking a Full Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Correctional Medicine Team at the Tarrant County Jail in downtown Fort Worth, TX.

The APP is responsible for all aspects of patient care, including acute and chronic care diagnosis, treatments and consultations.  Provider will also provide phone consultations with 2 other correctional facilities

Schedule – 12 hour shifts (7:00 pm - 7:00 am) on a rotating basis including weekends.

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the collaborating physician, the APP reviews patient medical charts and conducts physical exams to diagnosis, treat and manage care of patients.
Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring that the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by Tarrant County Department of Corrections, JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health.
Provides care education to patients.
Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes.
Maintains a collaborative environment with other providers, clinical staff, and support staff.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Program.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an APP in a Primary Care setting.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license (Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP- BC) or Adult Nurse Practitioner certification (AGPCNP-BC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Experience:
Prior experience working in a large county jail system as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner including clinical rotations.

Location Address: 
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76102
United States

Acclaim Health is a leading healthcare provider serving the Fort Worth community with a comprehensive range of medical services. As the clinical practice group affiliated with JPS Health Network, Acclaim Health is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of specialties. Our services include primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and specialty care, as well as advanced hospital and outpatient services. With a focus on innovation, compassion, and accessibility, Acclaim Health strives to improve the health and well-being of every patient we serve.

At Acclaim Health, we are proud to provide exceptional service, to our community as a large multi-specialty physician group, we combine the expertise of over 500 providers across a wide range of specialties with the resources of JPS Health Network serving Tarrant County, Texas.

Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality care with compassion, innovation and collaboration. Whether you need preventative care management of chronic conditions or specialized treatments our team is here to support your health journey every step of the way.

Why choose Acclaim Health?

• Comprehensive Care: Access a wide range of services for primary care to specialized treatments all in one network
• Expert physicians: Our highly skilled doctors bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to patient care
• Convenience: Multiple clinic locations and integrated care with JPS community health clinics provide seamless referrals and continuity in care.
• Personalized treatment: We take the time to understand your unique healthcare needs and design care plans tailored to your health care goals.

For more information, visit www.acclaimhealth.org