Physician - Psychiatric Emergency Medicine (Nights)

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 Title:Physician - Psychiatric Emergency Medicine (Nights)Requisition Number:req27893Location:John Peter Smith HospitalJob Description:Full-Time | Night Shift | New PEC Opening Summer 2025Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group, in partnership with JPS Health Network, is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join our Department of Behavioral Health on the night shift at our Brand-New Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC)—opening Summer 2025.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, mission-driven team delivering transformative mental health care in Tarrant County’s only dedicated psychiatric emergency facility.Check out the progress on the new PEC building:Summary: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. This position will also educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments; may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider.Key Responsibilities:Psychiatric TriagePsychiatric EvaluationShort term interventions including observation, monitoring and stabilization of acute crisisReferral services that meet the needs of the individual personEvaluation for admission to an Acute Inpatient UnitsSchedule:Full-time | 12-hour night shifts (8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.)Benefits:Competitive SalaryPaid Time Off (PTO)CME/Professional Expense AllowanceRelocation assistanceMalpractice insurance providedHealth, vision, and dental insurance optionsRetirement optionsDuties and Essential Job Functions:Coordinates the 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 to the community.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required Education and Experience:Previous experience working in a PEC as a student or faculty member preferred but not requiredCurrent Medical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.Residency and/or Fellowship training within specialtyRequired Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.Board Certification or Board Eligible in PsychiatryKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be comfortable working in a large public/county facilityMust 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 areaMust have good interpersonal, verbal and oral communication skillsMust be self-directed and take initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreachMust be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviorA commitment to medical education, including teaching and training medical and graduate students, house staff, and fellowsA commitment to lead and support efforts to enhance the climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspectsLocation Address:1500 S. Main StreetFort Worth, Texas, 76104United States #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06