Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery (0.5 FTE)
About The Position
Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group, in partnership with John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS Health Network), is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its surgical team in Fort Worth, Texas. The position is based at JPS Main Hospital and joins two full-time cardiothoracic surgeons. The role is listed as 0.5 FTE and is open to graduating fellows and experienced cardiothoracic surgeons. The surgeon provides inpatient and/or outpatient surgical and consultative care for patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions. The role includes diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical intervention, patient education, and coordination of care as a primary surgical provider. The physician works with a dedicated cardiac surgery operating-room team, fellowship-trained and board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, and a full-time physician assistant team. The position also supports JPS’s academic, educational, research, performance-improvement, and peer-review activities.
Requirements
- Current M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine.
- Residency and/or fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in Texas.
- Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
- Review patient medical charts to diagnose and treat patients and provide care management and education to patients and families.
- Perform adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, complex valvular surgery, aortic surgery, TAVR, ECMO, and robotic thoracic surgery.
- Make appropriate patient referrals.
- Monitor care-management guidelines and ensure services comply with guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
- Provide evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered care to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
- Support academic, educational, and research endeavors.
- Attend Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings and actively participate in the process.
- Communicate and partner with health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders to support a positive patient and customer experience.
- Serve as a resource to the community.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
