JPS Health Network
Physician- Family Medicine (Outpatient)\CDU (Inpatient)
The role provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across both outpatient primary care and observation settings, with responsibilities split between an outpatient clinic and the Clinical Decision Unit. It combines longitudinal family medicine with acute episodic care and includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, teaching, quality improvement, and academic activities.
Key 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
Required
- • 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
Preferred
- • Interest in teaching, mentoring, and academic medicine (preferred)
- • 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
Benefits & Perks
- • Competitive salary
- • Generous Allowed Time Off (ATO)
- • CME/Professional Expense Allowance
- • Malpractice insurance provided
- • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- • Retirement plan options
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 Title
Physician- Family Medicine (Outpatient)\CDU (Inpatient)
Requisition Number
req29586
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Job Description
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
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Education And Experience
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
Preferred Experience
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
Required Licensure/Certification
Current, unrestricted Texas Medical License (or eligibility)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous Allowed Time Off (ATO)
CME/Professional Expense Allowance
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Retirement plan options
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
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 Title
Physician- Family Medicine (Outpatient)\CDU (Inpatient)
Requisition Number
req29586
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Job Description
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
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Education And Experience
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency
Preferred Experience
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
Required Licensure/Certification
Current, unrestricted Texas Medical License (or eligibility)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous Allowed Time Off (ATO)
CME/Professional Expense Allowance
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Retirement plan options
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
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