Physician – Teaching Hospitalist / CDU Attending

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, vision, and dental insurance

CME/Professional Expense Allowance

Malpractice insurance provided

Paid Time Off (ATO)

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Physician – Teaching Hospitalist / CDU Attending to deliver inpatient care while educating residents and medical students in a busy urban teaching hospital. The role includes CDU coverage, supervision of residents, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

The incumbent will balance direct patient care with academic responsibilities, coordinating with emergency department and specialty teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and timely

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited college of Medicine/Osteopathy.
• Experience or strong interest in graduate medical education and resident teaching.
• Board Certification and Texas Medical License.
• Prior academic hospitalist or teaching service experience.
• Faculty appointment eligibility with JPS residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for adult patients in the Family Medicine teaching service.
• Supervise and teach residents and medical students in the inpatient setting.
• Ensure timely documentation in the EMR and participate in rounds, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and consulting services to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support CDU management and observation care optimization.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree

Job description

Physician – Teaching Hospitalist / CDU Attending

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 – Teaching Hospitalist / CDU Attending

Requisition Number:

req30902

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description:

Teaching Hospitalist\CDU Attending provides comprehensive inpatientmedical care while serving as a clinical educator for residents, medicalstudents, and interdisciplinary learners within the teaching hospitalenvironment. This role combines direct patient care with academicresponsibilities, including resident supervision, bedside teaching, curriculumsupport, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The physician works collaboratively with hospital leadership, faculty, advancedpractice providers, nursing staff, case management, and consulting specialiststo ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care and an exceptionaleducational experience for trainees. The physician is expected to provide clinical coverage within theClinical Decision Unit (CDU), dedicating a minimum of 10% of expectedhospital medicine shifts to CDU patient care. This independenthospital medicine work includes evaluation, management, anddisposition planning for observation-status patients requiring short-termtreatment, monitoring, and care coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for adult patients admitted to the FamilyMedicine teaching service.
• Perform history and physical examinations, daily rounding, discharge planning,and coordination of care.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized patients usingevidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with consulting specialists and ancillary services to optimizepatient outcomes.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record(EMR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and transitions of careplanning.
• Support patient throughput initiatives, including admission efficiency anddischarge optimization.
• Provide direct patient care in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) forapproximately 10% of assigned hospital medicine shifts.
• Evaluate and manage observation-status patients requiring short-staymonitoring, diagnostic workup, treatment progression, and discharge readinessassessment.
• Collaborate with emergency department physicians, case management, nursing, andconsulting services to facilitate efficient patient progression and timelydisposition from the CDU.
• Support hospital throughput and patient access initiatives through effectiveCDU management and observation care optimization.
• Participate in call schedules, weekend coverage, and holiday rotations asassigned.

Academicand Teaching Responsibilities:

• Supervise and teach family medicine residents, medical students, and otherlearners in the inpatient setting.
• Provide bedside teaching, case-based learning, didactic instruction, andmentorship.
• Foster a positive learning environment that supports professional developmentand clinical excellence.
• Evaluate learner performance and provide timely, constructivefeedback.
• Participate in residency program curriculum development and academicconferences.
• Support scholarly activity, quality improvement projects, and evidence-basedpractice initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with ACGME standards and institutional teachingrequirements.

Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities:

• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty development, and hospital committeesas assigned.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvementinitiatives.
• Support institutional goals related to patient experience, throughput, andquality metrics.
• Maintain professional licensure, credentialing, and continuing medicaleducation requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and inpatient management skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Ability to balance clinical productivity with teachingresponsibilities
• Effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and residency programoperations
• Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentationrequirements

Working Conditions:

• Hospital-based inpatient practice environment
• Variable schedule including days, weekends, holidays, and callresponsibilities
• Frequent standing, walking, and direct patient care activities
• Exposure to infectious diseases and hospital clinical environments

Performance Expectations:

• Quality and safety outcomes
• Patient experience and satisfaction
• Resident and learner engagement and development
• Timely documentation and care coordination
• Participation in academic, operational, and quality initiatives
• Effective management of CDU patient flow, observation care efficiency, andtimely patient disposition

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accreditedcollege of Medicine/Osteopathy.
• Experience or strong interest in graduate medical education and residentteaching

PreferredExperience:

• Prior academic hospitalist or teaching service experience
• Faculty appointment eligibility withJPSresidencyprogram
• Experience with quality improvement, scholarly activity, or clinicalresearch
• Leadership experience in residency education or inpatient operations

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Texas Medical License
• Board Certification

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

Location Address:

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