Neurosurgeon

Acclaim Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Health seeks a Neurosurgeon to join the Department of Surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves diagnosing and treating brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system disorders, including trauma cases, with teaching and research activities as part of a collaborative team.

Board-certified in Neurosurgery is required; Texas medical licensure is expected to be eligible. Experience in a Level-1 Trauma Center is preferred, with a commitment to high-quality,

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Neurosurgery.
• Board Certification in Neurosurgery.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Texas.
• Experience in a Level-1 Trauma Center environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care for brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system disorders.
• Evaluate and manage trauma patients and perform complex neurosurgical procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in teaching and research.
• Provide trauma call coverage and emergency neurosurgical services as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health guidelines.

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency

Board Certification in Neurosurgery

Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

Job description

Acclaim Health (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

Neurosurgeon

Requisition Number

req29498

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description

Position Title: Neurosurgeon

Department: Department of Surgery

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.

Job Summary

The Neurosurgeon provides comprehensive neurosurgical care for patients requiring diagnosis, treatment, and surgical intervention for disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. This position involves evaluation and management of trauma patients, performance of complex neurosurgical procedures, participation in teaching and research activities, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Is comfortable working in a large public/county facility and Level-1 Trauma Center environment.
• Can demonstrate working knowledge in neurosurgery, and competency in surgical techniques, diagnosis and treatment processes for neurological and neurosurgical conditions.
• Has excellent interpersonal, verbal, and oral communication skills.
• Is self-directed and takes the initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach. Collaborates with other neurosurgeons, residents, fellows, APPs, and multidisciplinary teams in overseeing and coordinating the care delivered to all patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings to optimize quality patient care.
• Reviews patient medical charts to assist with diagnosis, treatment and care management.
• Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
• Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring that the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health.
• Provides care education to patients and families.
• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with providers, clinical staff, and support staff.
• Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
• Provides trauma call coverage and emergency neurosurgical services as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Will also accept Board Eligible candidates***

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Education & Training

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Neurosurgery.

Licensure & Certification

• Board Certification in Neurosurgery required.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Experience

• Experience in Level-1 Trauma Center environment preferred.

Location Address

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