Orthopaedic Value-Based Health Care Fellow
Phase2 Technology, Austin, TX, United States
Orthopaedic Value-Based Health Care Fellow
Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
Position: Full‑time, 1‑year fellowship (Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2027)
Purpose
The Orthopaedic Value‑Based Health Care Fellow supports faculty in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, primarily within the Musculoskeletal Institute at UT Health Austin. This one‑year fellowship is designed for medical students and focuses on research, strategy, and clinical exposure related to value‑based care delivery models. The Fellow works closely with orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and administrative leaders to design, implement, and evaluate care models that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Peer roles include Clinical Research Fellow, Health Policy Fellow, and Quality Improvement Analyst. The Fellow typically reports to the Associate Director of Research and collaborates with faculty such as the Director of Value‑Based Health Care and Outcome Measurement.
Responsibilities
Conducts Research on Value‑Based Care Models
Develops and refines research protocols.
Manages IRB submissions and compliance.
Collects and analyzes patient‑reported outcomes.
Prepares abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
Collects and manages patient data.
Facilitates Patient Engagement and Data Collection
Recruits patients in the Lower Extremity Integrated Practice Unit (IPU).
Serves as the patient‑reported outcome measure facilitator.
Supervises medical and undergraduate student volunteers.
Ensures data integrity and follow‑up compliance.
Coordinates with clinical teams for patient tracking.
Supports Strategic and Operational Projects
Facilitates patient‑reported outcome measures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Attends business strategy meetings.
Coordinates with clinical and administrative teams.
Tracks project milestones.
Disseminates Research Findings
Prepares abstracts and manuscripts.
Develops presentations for internal and external audiences.
Contributes to publications and conferences.
Synthesizes data for stakeholder reporting.
Engages in peer review and feedback cycle.
Performs Ancillary Research Tasks
Conducts literature reviews.
Enters and analyzes data.
Supports administrative functions.
Assists with grant applications.
Maintains research documentation.
Other Job Duties may apply as assigned.
Marginal or Periodic Functions
Attends national conferences and symposia.
Assists in onboarding new research volunteers.
Participates in departmental recruitment efforts.
Supports external collaborations and partnerships.
Contributes to institutional publications and newsletters.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Synthesizes clinical and research data.
Adapts to evolving care models.
Interprets statistical findings accurately.
Takes initiative and acts decisively.
Builds collaborative relationships across teams.
Adapts to new research tools.
Integrates feedback.
Applies new methodologies.
Navigates academic and clinical structures.
Delivers research findings.
Actively seeks growth opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Accepted to or enrolled in a U.S. medical school (MD or DO track).
1 year of relevant research or clinical experience.
Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Basic understanding of statistics.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of core clinical clerkships.
2 years of research experience with publications.
Demonstrated interest in value‑based health care.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Experience with digital health tools and analytics.
CITI Program certification for human subjects research.
Salary Range
$35,568.00
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care
Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
Position: Full‑time, 1‑year fellowship (Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2027)
Purpose
The Orthopaedic Value‑Based Health Care Fellow supports faculty in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, primarily within the Musculoskeletal Institute at UT Health Austin. This one‑year fellowship is designed for medical students and focuses on research, strategy, and clinical exposure related to value‑based care delivery models. The Fellow works closely with orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and administrative leaders to design, implement, and evaluate care models that improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Peer roles include Clinical Research Fellow, Health Policy Fellow, and Quality Improvement Analyst. The Fellow typically reports to the Associate Director of Research and collaborates with faculty such as the Director of Value‑Based Health Care and Outcome Measurement.
Responsibilities
Conducts Research on Value‑Based Care Models
Develops and refines research protocols.
Manages IRB submissions and compliance.
Collects and analyzes patient‑reported outcomes.
Prepares abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
Collects and manages patient data.
Facilitates Patient Engagement and Data Collection
Recruits patients in the Lower Extremity Integrated Practice Unit (IPU).
Serves as the patient‑reported outcome measure facilitator.
Supervises medical and undergraduate student volunteers.
Ensures data integrity and follow‑up compliance.
Coordinates with clinical teams for patient tracking.
Supports Strategic and Operational Projects
Facilitates patient‑reported outcome measures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Attends business strategy meetings.
Coordinates with clinical and administrative teams.
Tracks project milestones.
Disseminates Research Findings
Prepares abstracts and manuscripts.
Develops presentations for internal and external audiences.
Contributes to publications and conferences.
Synthesizes data for stakeholder reporting.
Engages in peer review and feedback cycle.
Performs Ancillary Research Tasks
Conducts literature reviews.
Enters and analyzes data.
Supports administrative functions.
Assists with grant applications.
Maintains research documentation.
Other Job Duties may apply as assigned.
Marginal or Periodic Functions
Attends national conferences and symposia.
Assists in onboarding new research volunteers.
Participates in departmental recruitment efforts.
Supports external collaborations and partnerships.
Contributes to institutional publications and newsletters.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Synthesizes clinical and research data.
Adapts to evolving care models.
Interprets statistical findings accurately.
Takes initiative and acts decisively.
Builds collaborative relationships across teams.
Adapts to new research tools.
Integrates feedback.
Applies new methodologies.
Navigates academic and clinical structures.
Delivers research findings.
Actively seeks growth opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Accepted to or enrolled in a U.S. medical school (MD or DO track).
1 year of relevant research or clinical experience.
Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Basic understanding of statistics.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of core clinical clerkships.
2 years of research experience with publications.
Demonstrated interest in value‑based health care.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Experience with digital health tools and analytics.
CITI Program certification for human subjects research.
Salary Range
$35,568.00
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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