APP-Diversion Center

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.

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.

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Job Title:

APP-Diversion Center

Requisition Number:

req28483

Location:

Tarrant County Hospital District

Job Description:

Job Description:

Acclaim Multispecialty Group, a partner with JPS Health Network is seeking a motivated and ambitious advanced practice provider to join our dynamic Jail Diversion team. As the county hospital system, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. This is a wonderful opportunity for innovative and passionate individuals to treat complex medical issues to those patients that need it most.

In addition to the nourishing and rewarding clinical atmosphere, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs.
The hospital is located in the heart of The Magnolia Village and Medical District of Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the U.S. and one of “America’s Most Livable Communities.” We have a thriving center of culture, commerce, the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a vibrant and clean downtown area, Botanical Gardens and great annual events!

Job Summary

• Outpatient Clinic
• Patient panel – Primary Care-Jail Diversion Center aimed to provide an alternative for law enforcement to address the needs of people experiencing a mental health crisis while reducing the arrests of these individuals on non-violent misdemeanor charges.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to their panel of patients, to optimize patient care.
• Reviews patient medical records to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
• Makes appropriate patient referrals.
• Monitors national health guidelines and those established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Multispecialty Group for the management of patient care.
• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, medical students, advanced practice professionals, 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 Multispecialty Group. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders.
• Serves as a resource to the community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable working in a large public/county facility
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge in area assigned, and competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis and treatment processes that apply to the assigned medical specialty area
• Must have good interpersonal, verbal and oral communication skills to work effectively with other health care professionals and serve as a resource to the community
• Must be self-directed and take initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach programs pertaining to the medical specialty area

Full Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous ATO time given
• Malpractice insurance provided at no cost
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Professional expense allowance

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with an active Texas License
• Must have current Texas APRN license with ACNP certification

OR

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program with an active Texas License

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Location Address:
1500 S Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States