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.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

Psychiatric Emergency Physician

Requisition Number:

req24150

Location:

Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services

Job Description:

The PsychiatricEmergency Center is located on the 10th floor of John Peter Smith Hospital'smain building and is the only Psychiatric Emergency Center in Tarrant County. Ahighly skilled team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, socialworkers and support personnel provide 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week services forpeople in mental health crisis, both voluntary and involuntary services. Peoplecan receive triage, evaluation, observation and admission services.

The PsychiatricEmergency Center focuses on all individuals that present for evaluation. Themultidisciplinary team assesses the person and their situation to coordinatecare for the best possible treatment plan. Primarily adult patients, with also someadolescents.

Job Summary:
Psychiatric Triage
Psychiatric Evaluation
Short term interventions including observation, monitoring and stabilization of acute crisis
Referral services that meet the needs of the individual person
Evaluation for admission to an Acute Inpatient Units

Schedule:

Full Time - 12 hour shifts (8:00 - 8:00). Must be flexible to work days/night/weekends

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Current Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Residency and/or Fellowship training within specialty.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Previous experience working in a PEC as a student or faculty member preferred, but not required

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