Job Posting Title:
Orthopaedic Value-Based Health Care Fellow ----
Hiring Department:
Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care ----
Position Open To:
All Applicants ----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 ----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ----
Earliest Start Date:
Jul 05, 2027 ----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Jun 30, 2028 ----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX ----
Job Details:
GENERAL NOTES
Dell Medical School is seeking an Orthopaedic Value-Based Health Care Fellow.
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 cycles
Performs Ancillary Research Tasks
Conducts literature reviews
Enters and analyzes data
Supports administrative functions
Assists with grant applications
Maintains research documentation
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
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
Accepted to or enrolled in a U.S. medical school
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
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
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
Enrollment in accredited medical school (MD or DO track)
Preferred:
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