Physician - Medical Director - Central

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 JPSs mission of transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve. From primary care to pediatrics to a full range of specialties, Acclaims 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 :

Physician - Medical Director - Central

Requisition Number : req27334

Location :

South Campus Health Center

Job Description : Job Summary :

The [Clinic] Medical Director provides leadership and administrative oversite of the day-to-day operations of their respective area of operations, including APPs. Including but not limited to schedule development, template management, daily clinical management, provider engagement, patient experience and quality improvement.

The [Clinic] Medical Director works in partnership with physicians / providers, Vice Chair of [Area], and Practice Manager, and shares necessary communications regarding the performance of the outpatient clinical activities. This includes but is not limited best practices, evidence-based guidelines and protocols. Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement among the entire care-delivery teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Clinical Performance

Assigns clinical coverage to ensure timely access for patients in the ambulatory setting, keeping with hospital and Acclaim expectations.

Works in a dyad partnership with the Practice Managers to improve efficiencies for care and performance in the clinics.

Oversees the distribution of clinical work, template management, patient access and experience.

Serves as liaison with physicians / providers as necessary to achieve high clinical standards of services and patient-centric care.

Communicates what is needed to achieve physician / provider integration into clinical activities.

Communicates needs and progress toward continuously improving the performance of clinical activities.

People Performance

Communicates with Vice Chair and / or Chair needs or problems involving team dynamics or behaviors to achieve an efficient, consistent, and mutually respectful environment of care.

Monitors for physicians / providers who are not meeting practice, quality, or behavioral standards and communicates with Vice Chair and / or Chair.

Participates in provider annual performance appraisals.

Participates with Leadership in searches for new or replacement positions within the Department in partnership with Acclaim recruiting.

Academic and Educational Activities

Supports the education and professional development of medical students, residents, fellows, and other health care learners, providing appropriate and timely mentoring either personally or through senior Departmental faculty.

Financial Performance and Growth Strategies

Partners with Vice Chair to develop and implement short- and long-term goals to expand clinical services.

Estimates future personnel, equipment, procedural, and practice needs.

Participates in strategic planning to develop practices that achieve specific objectives and resolution of unfavorable performance variances.

Grows the program through enhancing patient access and building strong relationships within the referral community.

Quality and Risk

Along with the Vice Chair, monitors metrics for patient and provider quality and satisfaction.

Along with the Vice Chair, monitors for compliance with directives of the federal and state agencies that may affect the clinic / clinical area and or Department.

Assists Vice Chair in communicating to physicians / providers patient care policies, procedures, and standards in collaboration with Network personnel and Executive Leadership.

Community

Participates in Acclaim and JPS Health Network programs as requested in community education and public relations regarding services available in the clinic / clinical area and or Department.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Required Education and Experience :

o Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited college of Medicine / Osteopathy.

o Board Certification in Cardiology and eligibility for licensure in Texas are required.

A minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a hospital or health system of considerable size and complexity.

Required Licensure / Certification / Specialized Training :

o Texas Medical License

o Board Certification

Preferred Education / Licensure / Certification and Experience :

o Preference is given to those candidates who have shown leadership experience or potential.

Leadership Skills and Competencies :

A strong communicator and diplomat who can inspire and effectively communicate with a wide and diverse audience at all levels of the organization and externally.

Possesses a high level of responsiveness.

An ability to inspire and align clinicians and staff, both those within Acclaim and those with whom Acclaim interacts.

A collaborator, partner, and communicator with the acumen to build a positive brand and patient / customer experience with Acclaim / JPS Health Network.

A visible and engaging style a strong interest in people, thoughtful consideration of others.

A transparent management style that seeks to share information and welcomes input into the decision-making process.

A collaborative approach and demonstrated ability to take an institutional view.

Demonstrated political acumen and the necessary skills to orchestrate, optimize, and constructively balance the interests of diverse stakeholders.

A mentor and developer of people who motivates others to be team players. He or she will ensure accountability and be supportive and open with faculty and staff.

A personal and professional role model.

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