Physician - OBGYN, Medical Director of Inpatient Obstetrics

Acclaim Multi-Specialty 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:

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:
The Director of Inpatient Obstetrics reports to the Chair/Senior Physician Executive. This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, management, coordination and implementation of all clinical quality improvement initiatives including Maternal Levels of Care. The Director facilitates quality improvement teams working to improve patient satisfaction and is responsible for assuring quality and patient satisfaction/experience endeavors within the department align with Acclaim and JPS Health Network.
The Director of Inpatient Obstetrics will also provide leadership and strategic medical direction for Obstetrics within the Acclaim and JPS Health Network to advance performance. The Director will champion provider growth and development and continuous improvement, and will be accountable to achieve the system goals.

Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Essential Job Functions:
Leadership and Clinical Responsibilities
·       Serve as a physician leader in assuring high clinical standards of services provided
·       Develop and establish evidence-based patient care policies, procedures and care standards in support of the site in collaboration with District personnel.
·       Participate in and support the development of quality management and utilization review pertinent to the District and site.
·       Assist with data collection, submission of regulatory measures, tracking and reporting. Critically appraises data and implements findings in patient care decisions.
·       Attend leadership conferences and training as designated by the executive leadership for the purpose of improving quality of care.
·       Facilitate the ongoing commitment to medical and clinical improvement with other physicians within the service line.
·       Be accountable for the quality management and utilization review pertinent to providers related to the service line and counsel providers who are not meeting practice, quality expectations.
·       Monitor 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.
·       Assist Executive Leadership in formulating, implementing and monitoring policies and programs for quality assessment performance improvement, safety, utilization review, risk management and cost effectiveness in the clinic/clinical area.
·       Maintain a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
·       Partner with operational leadership to further the mission and vision of the JPS Health Network.
·       Management of clinical operations for the obstetrical practice.
·       Develop guidelines for scope of Obstetrics practice for APPs in the inpatient and ambulatory settings.
·       Partner with MFM, NICU and pediatric leaders to optimize quality, safety, and operations of newborn care within the hospital.
·       Participates in system projects for creation of Labor and Delivery protocols and best practices.
·       Partner with hospital leadership on Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby unit to implement protocols, initiatives and quality measures.
·       Provide updates at Department meetings on lessons learned, updates, and protocol improvements.
·       Optimize patient experiences on Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby Units.
·       Educate obstetric providers practicing within the hospital about system-wide obstetric practice standards.
·       Participate in the development and implementation of evidence-based care processes and best practices.
·       Address performance concerns for obstetrical providers.
·       Tracks key process indicators and metrics for system and hospital goals and reviews them frequently with providers to identify opportunities to improve care.
·       Organize and lead interdepartmental obstetric quality of care review meetings.
Supervisory Responsibilities – Clinic, Academic, Research
·       Participate in yearly evaluation of providers at the site.
·       Participate in ongoing meetings and training of providers at the site regarding District/Acclaim initiatives.
·       Counsel providers who are not meeting practice, quality or behavioral standards as escalated through Acclaim leadership and Practice Manager.
·       Collaborate with the Practice Manager/Chief/Chair/President of Acclaim in developing performance improvement plans to improve the providers’ performance, and to mentor and train providers when needed.
·       Supervise the Advanced Practice Providers, if applicable, including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
·       Support and attend Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and actively participate in the process.
·       Ensure appropriate monitoring and supervision, if applicable, of medical students/residents and other learners in the medical field rotating through the site.
·       Participate in preparation and education for audits by The Joint Commission and other regulatory audits as requested.
·       Track and trend patient complaints by category and create plans to address appropriately.
·       Maintain the standards of patient-centered care.
·       Oversee leave and sick time requests at the site to minimize patient impact and care delivery.
·       Provide leadership in strengthening and enhancing the organizational culture that successfully incorporates a commitment to excellence, mutual accountability, and continuous performance improvement.
Administrative Responsibilities in District and in the Community
·       Work with the Chief/Chair/President of Acclaim and operational leaders as requested in developing strategic plans for the operation of the site.
·       Participate in professional organizations and activities to develop support and to enable the District/Acclaim to continue to attract qualified medical and support staff.
·       Be knowledgeable and provide consultation and input on development and implementation of operational policies and programs to comply with directives of the federal and state agencies that may impact the department/site.
·       Participate in clinical integration, system integration and business process redesign programs of the District.
·       Provide administrative and consultative services as the executive leadership may reasonably request, including participation on institutional committees.
·       Assist the District in formulating, implementing and monitoring policies and programs for quality assessment, performance improvement, utilization review, risk management and cost effectiveness of services.
·       Work with the executive leadership in tracking patient and provider satisfaction. Discuss and implement changes where necessary to improve and meet benchmarks in these areas set forth by the District.
·       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.
·       Serve as a resource to the community.
·       Perform other job related duties as assigned.



Position-Specific Details (To Be Completed by Department):
Clinic Schedule: _0.6 FTE
Provider Schedule: _0.4 FTE Administrative and 0.6 FTE Clinical
Average Patients Per Day: _20
Call Schedule (Y/N): _Yes,
If Yes, How is the Call Schedule Split?: _About 2-4 call shifts per month
Average Calls Received: _________________________
APP Supervision Required? (Y/N): _Yes
If Inpatient, Number of Beds in Unit: _______________
Support Staff: _________________________________
If Clinic, Onsite Labs/X-rays/Infusion Bays (Y/N): _____
Any Procedures Required/Preferred?: _______________
Certifications Required/Preferred?: ________________


Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Residency and/or Fellowship training within specialty
Current unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas
Board Certification or Board Eligible


Key Competencies:
Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcare delivery.
Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).


Preferred Qualifications:




Work Environment:





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

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