Medical Director - Stop Six

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 Description:

Acclaim Physician Group, a partner with JPS Health Network is seeking a motivated and ambitious Family Medicine physician to join our fantastic Primary Care team at the Stop Six in Fort Worth, Texas.  As the county hospital system, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years.  This is a great opportunity to treat complex medical issues, and to provide compassionate, quality care to those patients that need it most.   

The Department of Family Medicine staffs the JPS Primary Care services at 12 Patient Centered Medical Homes across Tarrant County.  The Primary Care services are designed around a multi-disciplinary team that includes Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Pediatric trained Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and a nursing staff that is experienced, committed and collaborative.  The provider in this role would see patients of all ages – newborn through adult.

Job Summary: 

The Family Medicine Physician is responsible for administering and interpreting all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations within the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This position will also educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments; may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday

Panel: All ages, including newborn visits

Duties and Essential Job Functions:
1. Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patient care.
2. Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
3. Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
4. Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
5. Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior.
6. Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
7. Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
8. Supervises Advanced Practice Providers as needed.
9. Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process. 
10. Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders. 
11. Serves as a resource to the community. 
12. Performs other job related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Residency training in Family Medicine

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible.

• Unrestricted DEA

Location Address: 
3301 Stalcup Road
Fort Worth, Texas, 76119
United States