Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery (0.5 FTE)

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 600,000 - 800,000; Part time

Job summary

Acclaim Health, in partnership with JPS Health Network, seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 0.5 FTE in Fort Worth, Texas. Join a high-performing surgical team at John Peter Smith Hospital and contribute to a robust, academically active environment.

The role involves leading complex cardiac and thoracic procedures, collaborating with an experienced OR team, and delivering excellent patient-centered care while engaging in education and research activities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency and/or fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform comprehensive cardiothoracic procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate inpatient and outpatient care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options and post-operative care.
• Participate in academic, educational, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency/Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery (0.5 FTE)

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 Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery (0.5 FTE)

Requisition Number:

req31008

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description:

A Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity. Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group | JPS Health Network | FortWorth, TX. Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group, in partnership with JohnPeter Smith Hospital (JPS Health Network), is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeonto join our growing and high-performing surgical team in Fort Worth, Texas.

JPS Health Network serves as the safety net hospital for Tarrant County, with an annual volume of over 127,000 emergency department visits, 60,000 urgent care visits, and a Level I Trauma Center designation. As an urban teaching hospital with a strong academic foundation, JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs and a long-standing commitment to medical education and clinical excellence.

Position Details:

• Joina team of two full-time cardiothoracic surgeons delivering comprehensivesurgical care at the JPS Main Hospital
• Performa wide range of adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including:
• Coronaryartery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Complexvalvular surgery
• Aorticsurgery
• TAVR,ECMO, and robotic thoracic surgery
• Collaboratewith a dedicated cardiac surgery OR team, fellowship-trained andboard-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, and a full-time PA team
• Opento both graduating fellows and experienced cardiothoracic surgeons

Job Summary:

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon is responsible foradministering and interpreting all aspects of surgical and consultative care inthe inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Responsibilities include diagnosis,treatment planning, and surgical intervention for patients with cardiac andthoracic conditions. This role also involves educating patients aboutpreventive care, post-operative recovery, and prescribed treatments. Additionalduties may include conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostictests, and coordinating care as a primary surgical provider.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinatesthe multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patientcare.
• Reviewspatient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management andeducation to patients and families.
• Makesappropriate patient referrals as necessary.
• Monitorsguidelines for the management of care and for ensuring the services aredelivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS HealthNetwork and Acclaim Physician Group.
• Providesevidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigneditoimprove patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores.Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior.
• Maintainsa collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents,clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Supportsacademic, educational and research endeavors.
• AttendsPerformance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; andis an active participant in the process.
• Partnersand communicates with acumen to build a positive brand andpatient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network andAcclaim Physician Group. This would include health network staff, vendors,outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders.
• Servesas a resource to the community.
• Performsother job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• CurrentMedical Doctor (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from anaccredited school of medicine.
• Residencyand/or Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current,unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.
• BoardCertification or Board Eligible by theAmerican Board of ThoracicSurgery.

Location Address:

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