Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery (0.5 FTE)
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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 teamacclaim.org.
Job Title
Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery (0.5 FTE)
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Location: John Peter Smith Hospital
Job Description
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity
- Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group | JPS Health Network | Fort Worth, TX
Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group, in partnership with John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS Health Network), is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to 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
Join a team of two full-time cardiothoracic surgeons delivering comprehensive surgical care at the JPS Main Hospital
- Perform a wide range of adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Complex valvular surgery
- Aortic surgery
- TAVR, ECMO, and robotic thoracic surgery
- Collaborate with a dedicated cardiac surgery OR team, fellowship-trained and board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, and a full-time PA team
- Open to both graduating fellows and experienced cardiothoracic surgeons
Job Summary
The Cardiothoracic Surgeon is responsible for administering and interpreting all aspects of surgical and consultative care in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Responsibilities include diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical intervention for patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions.
This role also involves educating patients about preventive care, post-operative recovery, and prescribed treatments. Additional duties may include conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating care as a primary surgical provider.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patient care.
- Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
- Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
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.
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.
Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process.
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.
- Serves as a resource to the community.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Current Medical Doctor (M. D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited school of medicine.
Residency and/or Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training
- Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.
- Board Certification or Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Location Address
- 1500 S. Main Street
- Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
- United States
Key Responsibilities
The Cardiothoracic Surgeon is responsible for performing adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures and managing patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary care, educating patients on recovery, and participating in academic and performance improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 37 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Surgery median $275k (middle half $275k–$650k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Texas | 121 active | 1,245 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 68% no weekends37 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 765 in the last 30 days | 466 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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