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 Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.

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Job Title:

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Consult/Liaison

Requisition Number:

req30589

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides specialized psychiatric consultative services to medical and surgical teams at JPS. This role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions across various units within the main medical hospital.
Providers will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, enhance patient outcomes, and support integrated patient-centered care. Additionally, they will foster and maintain strong collaborative relationships with providers across multiple medical and surgical specialties to ensure seamless communication, continuity of care, and best practices in managing complex patient needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Reviews medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families.
• Refer patients to appropriate services as needed.
• Ensures care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health guidelines.
• Provides evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates patient-centered and value-driven behavior
• Collaborates with referring physicians, residents, clinical, and support staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Supports academic, educational and research initiatives, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committees.

-Build positive relationships with staff, partners, patients, and the community to enhance the JPS Health Network and Acclaim -Health experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Serves as a community resource.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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 a 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.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing with PMHNP certification OR Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.

Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license with PMHNP certification.
• DEA Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an advanced practice provider in a psychiatric setting.

Position-Specific Details

• Provider Schedule: Flexible due to 7 day/week coverage needs: 5 eight-hour shifts (8a-5p), 4 ten-hour shifts (8a-6p or 7a-5p), or 3 twelve-hour shifts available (7a-7p)
• Call Schedule (Y/N): No
• Support Staff: Case Managers and Social Workers On-Site

• of Providers Currently on Team: 4 Physician Attendings & 5 APPs

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