Physician- Family Medicine (Outpatient)CDU (Inpatient)

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

Acclaim Health, a partner with JPS Health Network, is seeking a motivated and ambitious physician to join our dynamic General Family Medicine team. This is a wonderful opportunity for innovative and passionate individuals to treat complex medical issues to those patients that need it most.

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.

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:

• 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