Physician - Medical Oncologist/Hematologist

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:

Medical Oncologist | Hematologist

Full Time | Ft. Worth, TX

Job Summary:

The Department of Internal Medicine is currently seeking a Full-Time Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join our team. The Department of Internal Medicine provides specialty services across the continuum of care at JPS. We currently have over 90 providers who work in a variety of different locations including the Main Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and our Community Medicine Clinics. Our specialties include Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology and Rheumatology.

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. 

Job Details:

• 4- or 5-days outpatient clinic
• Inpatient coverage (rotating call schedule)
• Onsite laboratory, imaging, infusion center and pharmacy
• EPIC EMR system
• In person and Virtual visits
• Mmodal dictation with possible AI enabled scribe in near future
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable working in a large public/county facility
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge in 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 initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behavior
  

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:

• Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
  Residency and/or Fellowship training within specialty.
• Opportunity to participate in the development of new sickle cell disease clinic.
  

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

Location Address: 
1450 8th Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States