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Position Title: Palliative Care Physician 
Department: Department of Internal Medicine 

Location: Inpatient and outpatient locations including the John Peter Smith Hospital Main Hospital campus and the John Peter Smith Oncology and Infusion Center
About Acclaim Health: 
Acclaim Health (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 Department of Internal Medicine is currently seeking a Palliative Care provider to join our team. The Department of Internal Medicine provides specialty services across the continuum of care at JPS. We currently 
have over 100 providers who work in a variety of different locations including the Main Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and our Community Medicine Clinics. Our specialties include; Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology and Rheumatology. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Provide comprehensive palliative care consultations for patients with serious, chronic, progressive, or life-limiting illnesses in inpatient and outpatient settings. 
Assess and manage complex physical symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and other distressing conditions.  
Develop individualized care plans focused on improving quality of life and aligning treatment with patient goals and values.  
Lead and facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making conversations with patients and families.  
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, case management, rehabilitation services, and specialty physicians to coordinate patient-centered care.  
Provide expert guidance regarding prognosis, treatment options, and transitions of care.  
Participate in family meetings to support shared decision-making and address psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual concerns.  
Coordinate care across healthcare settings to ensure continuity and appropriate resource utilization.  
Complete and maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record.  
Educate patients, families, healthcare professionals, residents, and medical students regarding palliative care principles and best practices.  
Consult with attending physicians and specialists regarding symptom management and complex care planning.  
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and performance measurement activities related to palliative care services.  
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.  
Provide on-call coverage and consultation services as assigned.  
Support hospice referrals and collaborate with hospice agencies when appropriate.  
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based palliative medicine practices and participate in continuing medical education activities. 
Required Qualifications: 
Education:  
Current Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.  
Residency and/or Fellowship training within Palliative Care 
Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: 
Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas 
Board Certification or Board Eligible. 
Benefits: 
Competitive salary 
Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO) 
CME/Professional Expense Allowance 
Relocation assistance 
Malpractice insurance provided 
Health, vision, and dental insurance options 
Retirement options