Pulmonary / Critical Care Physician

Pulmonary / Critical Care Physician

Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group (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 recruiting a full-time Pulmonary / Critical Care Physician to join a dynamic team delivering care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The position includes a combination of critical care, inpatient and outpatient pulmonary consults, and academic teaching responsibilities. The distribution of pulmonary and critical care will be tailored to the candidate's interests and aligned with departmental needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Rounding on the inpatient pulmonary service, including bronchoscopy and other procedures. Outpatient pulmonary clinics. Dedicated time rounding in the ICU, as well as procedures and to the response and resuscitation of critically ill patients. Nights shared equally on a rotating schedule. Supervision and teaching of residents and medical students from varied specialties. EPIC EMR system. The Physician is responsible for administering and interpreting all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations within the inpatient and/or outpatient setting.

Key Competencies and Attributes: Ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced, public hospital environment. Strong collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary teams. Proven expertise in critical care protocols, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions. Compassionate communication skills for end-of-life discussions, prognosis counseling, and patient-centered care. Self-motivated, with a passion for teaching and community outreach.

Duties and Essential Job Functions: Coordinates multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patient care. Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families. Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary. Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group. Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient-centered and patient-valued behavior. Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care. Supports academic, educational, and research endeavors. Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process. Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders. Serves as a resource for the community. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education: Current Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine. Residency training in Internal Medicine; fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas Board Certification or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.

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