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

JPS Health Network

Fort Worth, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Certified Case Manager (CCM), Chronic Disease, Clinical Outcomes, Communication Skills, Conferences, Cross-Functional, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Drug Development, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Mentoring, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Professional License, Public Health, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Training, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Acclaim Multispecialty Group, a partner with JPS Health Network is seeking a motivated and ambitious physician to join our dynamic General Family Medicine team.  As the county hospital system, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years.  This is a wonderful opportunity for innovative and passionate individuals to treat complex medical issues to those patients that need it most.

In addition to the nourishing and rewarding clinical atmosphere, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs.

The hospital is located in the heart of The Magnolia Village and Medical District of Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the U.S. and one of "America's Most Livable Communities." We have a thriving center of culture, commerce, the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a vibrant and clean downtown area, Botanical Gardens and great annual events!

Position Summary

The Primary Care / CDU Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across both outpatient and observation settings, with clinical responsibilities equally 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 across the health system. The physician collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and may participate in teaching, quality improvement, and academic initiatives within a dynamic public health system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinical Responsibilities - Medical Home Southwest (50%)

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

Clinical Decision Unit Responsibilities (50%)

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

Additional Responsibilities

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

Teaching Teams:

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Interest in teaching, mentoring, and academic medicine (preferred)

Proficiency in EMR systems (EPIC) and clinical documentation

Working Conditions

Split practice environment between outpatient clinic and hospital-based CDU

Combination of scheduled clinic sessions and shift-based CDU coverage

May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and call responsibilities

Exposure to typical ambulatory and hospital clinical environments

Performance Expectations

Success in this role is measured by:

Quality and safety outcomes

Patient satisfaction and experience

Effective panel management and continuity of care

Efficiency in CDU throughput and patient disposition

Engagement in teaching, academic, and quality initiatives

Timely and accurate documentation

About the Company

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JPS Health Network