APP Family Medicine Fellowship Director

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.

For more information, visit www.teamacclaim.org.

Job Title:

APP Family Medicine Fellowship Director

Requisition Number:

req27921

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Job Description:

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship Program Director is responsible for leading the development, delivery, and ongoing evaluation of the Acclaim Health Family Medicine APP Fellowship Program. This role ensures a structured, high-quality educational experience for Fellows by coordinating clinical rotations, overseeing the didactic curriculum, managing the recruitment and selection process, evaluating Fellow performance, and coordinating guest faculty participation.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Leads the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Physician Assistant (PA) Fellows.

2. Oversees Fellow scheduling, including clinical rotations, didactic sessions, and orientation activities.

3. Collaborates with Associate Department Administrators and Practice Managers to develop clinical templates and ensure appropriate scheduling of APP Fellows.

4. Develops, coordinates, and delivers 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. Collaborates with the Executive APP and key stakeholders to review and communicate financial, operational, and quality performance metrics.

9. Serves as a primary point of contact for Fellows, faculty, and stakeholders, providing timely communication and responsive program support.

10. Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and effective communication in all interactions with Fellows, faculty, and leadership.

11. Maintains knowledge of graduate-level education standards, academic calendars, and fellowship program requirements.

12. Utilizes Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to manage program documentation and communications.

13. Manages multiple responsibilities simultaneously, demonstrating strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills.

14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing or physician assistant program.

Minimum of four (4) years of clinical experience as a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in a hospital or ambulatory care setting of significant size and complexity.

At least two (2) years of experience serving as a preceptor or mentor to new graduate NPs or PAs.

AND Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or doctoral degree preferred; candidates without a terminal degree must be willing to obtain one within three (3) years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or other doctoral degree in a healthcare-related field.

Knowledge of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APPFA) standards.

Experience developing or leading accredited fellowship or residency training programs for advanced practice providers.

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States

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