Total Joint Surgeon

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Health, the physician-led medical group for JPS Health Network, seeks an Orthopedic/Total Joint Surgeon for its Fort Worth team. The role emphasizes high-quality, collaborative patient care within a specialized orthopedic program.

The selected surgeon will join a multidisciplinary team, manage hip and knee replacements, and engage in teaching, research, and academic activities. Texas medical license and board eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery Residency program.
• Fellowship training in adult reconstruction and joint replacement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates multidisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Performs operative and non-operative management of bone and joint issues.
• Collaborates with providers, patients, therapists and staff for quality care.
• Educates patients about treatments and preventative care.
• Participates in academic, educational, and research endeavors.

Education

MD/DO degree

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Fellowship in adult reconstruction & joint replacement

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 Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title: Total Joint Surgeon

Requisition Number: req30577

Location: JPOC 1350

Job Description

Job Summary

Acclaim Health the physician-led medical group for JPSHealth Network, is seeking an Orthopedic / Total Joint Surgeon dedicated toquality, collaboration, and compassionate patient care to join our experiencedorthopedic surgery team in Fort Worth, Texas. Acclaim is looking for a TotalJoint Surgeon committed to quality and patient care who is ready to join a highly specialized and collaborative surgical team. The ideal candidate forthis position should be able to effectively collaborate with other providers,patients, therapists, and staff to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.

Position Highlights

• Broad case mix including electiveand traumatic conditions involving the bone and joints.
• Opportunities to manage hip andknee replacements, revisions, and other arthroscopic procedures.
• Strong collaboration withorthopedic surgery, trauma, emergency medicine, rehabilitation services,and therapy teams across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Access to a diverse patientpopulation with high clinical volume and surgical variety
• Opportunities for teaching,academic engagement, and research support
• Work in the heart of Fort Worth’sMagnolia Village and Medical District—an area known for its culture,thriving economy, museums, Botanical Gardens, Historic Stockyards, and oneof the nation’s most livable downtowns

ThePhysician is responsible for administering and interpreting all aspects ofpatient care, including diagnosis, treatments, surgical interventions, andconsultations within the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This positionwill also educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments;may also conduct physicals, order tests, and serve as a patient’s healthcareprovider

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the multidisciplinarycare delivered to all patients to optimize patient care.
• Reviews patient medical charts todiagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients andfamilies.
• Performs operative andnon-operative management of bone and joint issues.
• Makes appropriate patientreferrals as necessary.
• Monitors guidelines for themanagement of care and for ensuring the services are delivered incompliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network andAcclaim Physician Group.
• Provides evidence-based andcompassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomesand increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient-centeredand patient-valued behavior.
• Maintains a collaborativeenvironment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff,therapists, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Supports academic, educational,and research endeavors.
• Attends Performance ImprovementPrograms and Peer Review committee meetings and is an active participantin the process.
• Partners and communicates withacumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for thosewho encounter JPS -Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group. This wouldinclude health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients,stakeholders, and local community leaders.
• Serves as a resource to thecommunity.
• Performs other job-related dutiesas assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Current Medical Doctor (M.D.) orDoctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of an OrthopedicSurgery Residency program.
• Fellowship training in adultreconstruction and joint replacement.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

• Current, unrestricted medicallicense to practice in the State of Texas.
• Board Certification or BoardEligible in Orthopedic Surgery.

Location Address:
1350 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States