Physician- Family Medicine (Outpatient)\CDU (Inpatient)

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Acclaim Multispecialty Group, a partner with JPS Health Network, is seeking a motivated and ambitious physician to join their dynamic General Family Medicine team. JPS Health Network is the county hospital system, serving Tarrant County for over 100 years. This role offers an opportunity for innovative and passionate individuals to treat complex medical issues for patients in need. JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students, offering 18 residency and fellowship programs. The hospital is located in Fort Worth, Texas, a vibrant city with a thriving culture and numerous attractions. The position involves providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across both outpatient and observation settings, with clinical responsibilities divided between Medical Home Southwest (outpatient clinic) and the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). This hybrid role combines longitudinal primary care with acute episodic care, supporting continuity, access, and efficient patient flow. The physician will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and may participate in teaching, quality improvement, and academic initiatives within a dynamic public health system.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
Current, unrestricted Texas Medical License (or eligibility)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Strong clinical skills in both outpatient primary care and acute care/observation medicine
Ability to effectively balance dual practice environments
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively in a large public health system
Proficiency in EMR systems (EPIC) and clinical documentation

Nice To Haves

Interest in teaching, mentoring, and academic medicine
Experience in both outpatient primary care and hospital-based or observation medicine
Experience or strong interest in graduate medical education
Experience in quality improvement, research, or clinical operations

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care to an assigned patient panel, including preventive care, acute visits, and chronic disease management.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care delivered to their panel to optimize patient outcomes.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
Deliver preventive services, including screenings, immunizations, and health education.
Review and interpret patient medical records to guide clinical decision-making.
Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with specialists and ancillary services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in care team huddles, population health initiatives, and panel management activities.
Demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behaviors to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.
Serve as a resource to patients, families, and the community, including participation in outreach activities as appropriate.
Collaborate with residents, medical students, advanced practice professionals, and staff in a teaching environment.
Participate in performance improvement programs, peer review, and departmental initiatives.
Provide direct patient care in the CDU, managing observation-status patients requiring short-term treatment and monitoring.
Perform initial evaluations, ongoing assessments, and disposition planning (admit vs. discharge).
Manage acute conditions appropriate for observation care, ensuring efficient and evidence-based treatment.
Collaborate with emergency department physicians, specialists, nursing, and case management.
Facilitate timely patient progression and disposition to support hospital throughput and access.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination activities.
Support hospital initiatives related to patient flow, observation care optimization, and quality metrics.
Participate in shift-based coverage, including weekends, holidays, and call schedules as assigned.
Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and faculty development activities where appropriate.
Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives.
Support institutional goals related to patient experience, access, throughput, and clinical outcomes.
Partner and communicate effectively to promote a positive experience for patients, staff, and community stakeholders.
Maintain professional licensure, credentialing, and continuing medical education requirements.
Assistance with rounding on teaching teams as needed as part in inpatient work.
Supervise and teach family medicine residents, medical students, and other learners in the inpatient setting.
Provide bedside teaching, case-based learning, didactic instruction, and mentorship.
Foster a positive learning environment that supports professional development and clinical excellence.
Evaluate learner performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Participate in residency program curriculum development and academic conferences.
Support scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Maintain compliance with ACGME standards and institutional teaching requirements.