Physician - Critical Care / ICU

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:

Physician Opportunity | Pulmonary Critical Care 

Fort Worth, TX | Neuro-Critical Care | Level 1 Trauma Center

Position Summary:

 The Department of Internal Medicine is currently recruiting a Full Time Pulmonary / Critical Care Physician to join a dynamic team delivering care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role combines critical care, inpatient pulmonary consults and procedures, outpatient pulmonary clinics, and academic teaching responsibilities. The exact percentage of pulmonary vs. critical care time will be tailored to the candidate's interest and departmental needs.

About Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group:

Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group (Acclaim) is a multi-specialty medical group practice comprised of over 500 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who 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.

JPS Health Network has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years, covering a population of 3.5 million. As the county health network and Level 1 Trauma Center, 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.

Job Summary:

Full-time position to work in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, with percentage allotted to each to be determined based on candidate’s and Acclaim’s needs. 

The 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Dedicated time rounding in the ICU, as well as to procedures and to the response and resuscitation of critically ill patients. Nights shared equally on a rotating schedule.
• Rounding on the inpatient pulmonary service, including bronchoscopy and other procedures.
• Regularly scheduled pulmonary clinics.
• Supervision and teaching of residents and medical students from varied specialties.
• EPIC EMR system.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced, public hospital environment.
• Strong collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven expertise in critical care protocols, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions.
• Compassionate communication skills for end-of-life discussions, prognosis counseling, and patient-centered care.
• Self-motivated, with a passion for teaching and community outreach.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable working independently and in multi-disciplinary teams within a large public/county facility treating high acuity patients with complex medical diagnoses.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high-level working knowledge in the area assigned, and competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis and treatment processes that apply to the assigned medical specialty area.
• Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and oral communication skills.
• Must be self-directed and take the initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behavior such as end-of-life decisions, advance directives, estimating prognosis, and counseling of patients and their families.
  
  

Benefits & Compensation:

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

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patient care.
• Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
• Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process.
• 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.
• Serves as a resource to the community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.
• Completed Residency in Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship training in Pulmonary Medicine (if applicable) and Critical Care Medicine. 

  ~ Note: Candidates from other critical care training pathways are also encouraged to apply.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Board Eligibility / Certification in: Critical Care Medicine (required)

  ~ Neuro-Critical Care (Preferred)

~ Pulmonary Medicine (if applicable)

~ Internal Medicine (if applicable)

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