JPS Health Network
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Provide rapid psychiatric assessment, stabilization, and disposition planning for patients in a high-acuity emergency center. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence-based care and optimize patient throughput during night shifts.
Must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school. Completion of residency and/or fellowship training in Psychiatry is required.
Acclaim Physician Group, Inc. (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.
Position Title: Physician – Psychiatric Emergency Center (Nights) Department: Behavioral Health 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.
The Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) Physician is responsible for delivering direct clinical care to patients presenting with acute psychiatric emergencies. This position provides rapid psychiatric assessment, stabilization, and disposition planning for patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
The PEC Psychiatrist works 12-hour shifts and collaborates closely with other physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, learners, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based care. This role supports patient flow, crisis intervention, and timely disposition, including admission, discharge, or referral to appropriate levels of care.
This position also supports quality, safety, and operational excellence within the Psychiatric Emergency Center and collaborates with departmental leadership to optimize clinical outcomes and throughput. Essential
· Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients presenting to the psychiatric emergency center. · Develop and implement stabilization and treatment plans using appropriate interventions in a high-acuity environment. · Coordinates multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes. · Supervise and/or mentor psychiatric staff such as advanced practice providers, residents, and trainees. · Collaborate with other attending providers, nursing leadership, social work, and other allied health professionals to support cohesive care delivery and efficient patient flow. · Reviews medical charts to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and families. · Ensures care delivery aligns with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group guidelines. · Provides evidence-based, compassionate care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction. · Demonstrates patient-centered and value-driven behavior. · Supports academic, educational, and research initiatives · 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 Physician Group experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. · Serves as a community resource. · Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
· Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine. · Residency and/or Fellowship trained in Psychiatry.
· Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. · Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and equitable healthcare delivery. · Proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR).
· The environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with other physicians, residents, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, learners, and other care team members.
· 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
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