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Acclaim Health. (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:
Teaching Hospitalist/CDU Attending
Requisition Number:
req29489
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Job Description:
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:Teaching Hospitalist/CDU Attending provides comprehensive inpatient medical care while serving as a clinical educator for residents, medical students, and interdisciplinary learners within the teaching hospital environment. This role combines direct patient care with academic responsibilities, including resident supervision, bedside teaching, curriculum support, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
The physician works collaboratively with hospital leadership, faculty, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, case management, and consulting specialists to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care and an exceptional educational experience for trainees.
The physician is expected to provide clinical coverage within the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), dedicating a minimum of 10% of expected hospital medicine shifts to CDU patient care. This independent hospital medicine work includes evaluation, management, and disposition planning for observation-status patients requiring short-term treatment, monitoring, and care coordination.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive inpatient care for adult patients admitted to the Family Medicine teaching service.
Perform history and physical examinations, daily rounding, discharge planning, and coordination of care.
Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients using evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with consulting specialists and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and transitions of care planning.
Support patient throughput initiatives, including admission efficiency and discharge optimization.
Provide direct patient care in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) for approximately 10% of assigned hospital medicine shifts.
Evaluate and manage observation-status patients requiring short-stay monitoring, diagnostic workup, treatment progression, and discharge readiness assessment.
Collaborate with emergency department physicians, case management, nursing, and consulting services to facilitate efficient patient progression and timely disposition from the CDU.
Support hospital throughput and patient access initiatives through effective CDU management and observation care optimization.
Participate in call schedules, weekend coverage, and holiday rotations as assigned.
Academic and Teaching Responsibilities
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.
Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities
Participate in departmental meetings, faculty development, and hospital committees as assigned.
Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
Support institutional goals related to patient experience, throughput, and quality metrics.
Maintain professional licensure, credentialing, and continuing medical education requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong clinical judgment and inpatient management skills
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Ability to balance clinical productivity with teaching responsibilities
Effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Strong mentoring and coaching skills
Knowledge of accreditation standards and residency program operations
Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation requirements
Working ConditionsHospital-based inpatient practice environment
Variable schedule including days, weekends, holidays, and call responsibilities
Frequent standing, walking, and direct patient care activities
Exposure to infectious diseases and hospital clinical environments
Performance Expectations
Success in this role is measured by:Quality and safety outcomes
Patient experience and satisfaction
Resident and learner engagement and development
Timely documentation and care coordination
Participation in academic, operational, and quality initiatives
Effective management of CDU patient flow, observation care efficiency, and timely patient disposition
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited college of Medicine/Osteopathy.
Experience or strong interest in graduate medical education and resident teaching
Preferred ExperiencePrior academic hospitalist or teaching service experience
Faculty appointment eligibility with JPS residency program
Experience with quality improvement, scholarly activity, or clinical research
Leadership experience in residency education or inpatient operations
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:Texas Medical License
Board Certification
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
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States