Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Consult/Liaison

Job Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides specialized psychiatric consultative services to medical and surgical teams at JPS. This role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions across various units within the main medical hospital.
Providers will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, enhance patient outcomes, and support integrated patient-centered care. Additionally, they will foster and maintain strong collaborative relationships with providers across multiple medical and surgical specialties to ensure seamless communication, continuity of care, and best practices in managing complex patient needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Coordinates multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
-Reviews medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families.
-Refer patients to appropriate services as needed.
-Ensures care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health guidelines.
-Provides evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
-Demonstrates patient-centered and value-driven behavior
-Collaborates with referring physicians, residents, clinical, and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
-Supports academic, educational and research initiatives, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
-Participates in Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committees.
-Build positive relationships with staff, partners, patients, and the community to enhance the JPS Health Network and Acclaim -Health experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
-Serves as a community resource.
-Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
-Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing with PMHNP certification OR Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.

Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
-Current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.
-DEA Certification
-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience
-Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an advanced practice provider in a psychiatric setting.

Position-Specific Details
-Provider Schedule: Flexible due to 7 day/week coverage needs: 5 eight-hour shifts (8a-5p), 4 ten-hour shifts (8a-6p or 7a-5p), or 3 twelve-hour shifts available (7a-7p)
-Call Schedule (Y/N): No
-Support Staff: Case Managers and Social Workers On-Site
-# of Providers Currently on Team: 4 Physician Attendings & 5 APPs

Benefits:
-Competitive salary
-Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO)
-CME/Professional Expense Allowance
-Relocation assistance
-Malpractice insurance provided
-Health, vision, and dental insurance options
-Retirement option

Location Address: 
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
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