What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Corrections (Days) position at JPS Health Network?
Acclaim Multi- Specialty 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.
For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org .
Job Title
Advanced Practice Provider - Corrections (Days)
Requisition Number
req26569
Location:
Correctional Health
Job Description
Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group is seeking a Full Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Correctional Medicine Team at the Tarrant County Jail in downtown Fort Worth, TX.
The APP is responsible for all aspects of patient care, including acute and chronic care diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Provider will also provide phone consultations with 2 other correctional facilities
Schedule – 12 hour shifts (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) on a rotating basis including weekends.
Under the supervision of the collaborating physician, the APP reviews patient medical charts and conducts physical exams to diagnosis, treat and manage care of patients.
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 Tarrant County Department of Corrections, JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
Provides care education to patients.
Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes.
Maintains a collaborative environment with other providers, clinical staff, and support staff.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Program.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an APP in a Primary Care setting.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training
Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license (Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP- BC) or Adult Nurse Practitioner certification (AGPCNP-BC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred Experience
Prior experience working in a large county jail system as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner including clinical rotations.
Location Address:
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76102
United States
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
Advanced Practice Provider - Corrections (Days)
Requisition Number
req26569
Location:
Correctional Health
Job Description
Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group is seeking a Full Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Correctional Medicine Team at the Tarrant County Jail in downtown Fort Worth, TX.
The APP is responsible for all aspects of patient care, including acute and chronic care diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Provider will also provide phone consultations with 2 other correctional facilities
Schedule – 12 hour shifts (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) on a rotating basis including weekends.
Under the supervision of the collaborating physician, the APP reviews patient medical charts and conducts physical exams to diagnosis, treat and manage care of patients.
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 Tarrant County Department of Corrections, JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
Provides care education to patients.
Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes.
Maintains a collaborative environment with other providers, clinical staff, and support staff.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Program.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an APP in a Primary Care setting.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training
Must have current Texas Physician Assistant license or Texas APRN license (Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP- BC) or Adult Nurse Practitioner certification (AGPCNP-BC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred Experience
Prior experience working in a large county jail system as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner including clinical rotations.
Location Address:
100 N. Lamar Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76102
United States
