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 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.
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Job Title:
Assistant Director, Behavioral Health APP Fellowship
Requisition Number:
req28651
Location:
Center for Behavioral Health Recovery
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in the development, delivery, and evaluation of the APP Fellowship Program. This role is intended for an existing provider who will shift a portion of their clinical time into administrative leadership (0.05 FTE). The Assistant Director assists with coordinating clinical rotations, managing didactic content, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The Assistant Program Director serves as a key resource for Fellows and faculty, promoting a structured and high-quality educational experience.
About Acclaim Health
Acclaim Health 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists the Program Director in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) and Physician Assistant (PA) Fellows.
2. Helps oversee Fellow scheduling, including clinical rotations, didactic sessions, and orientation activities.
3. Collaborates with Program Director, Associate Department Administrator, and Practice Managers to develop clinical templates and ensure appropriate scheduling of APP Fellows.
4. Works with Program Director to develop, coordinate, and deliver Fellowship didactic content, including curriculum planning, speaker scheduling, and direct teaching.
5. Maintains accurate records of Fellow hours, evaluations, conference participation, and program milestones to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
6. Manages program documentation and ensures timely submission of all materials required by accrediting bodies (e.g., ANCC), including annual reports, encounter logs, and reaccreditation materials.
7. Coordinates and maintains program files, correspondence, proposals, and reports related to program operations and compliance.
8. Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and effective communication in all interactions with Fellows, faculty, and leadership.
9. Maintains knowledge of graduate-level education standards, academic calendars, and fellowship program requirements.
10. Utilizes Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to manage program documentation and communications.
11. Manages multiple responsibilities simultaneously, demonstrating strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Duties and Essential Job Functions:
1. Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patient care.
2. Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
3. Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
4. Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
5. Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior.
6. Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
7. Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
8. Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process.
9. Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders.
10. Serves as a resource to the community.
11. Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Location Address:
601 W. Terrell St.
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
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