Orthopaedic Value-Based Health Care Fellow Full-time

Orthopaedic Value-Based Health Care Fellow

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.

The approximate fellowship dates will be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, although there is some flexibility in the dates. The deadline for applications is January 12, 2026. Phone interviews will be conducted with finalists, and we plan to fill the position by March 1st, 2026.

Please submit your CV, a one-page cover letter, and list of three references. If available, please include a sample of previous work (PowerPoint presentations, published research, data analysis, etc.). If you have any questions about the position or application process, please contact Lauren Uhler, MPH, Associate Director of Research, at lauren.uhler@austin.utexas.edu.

For more information, please visit our website: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/additional-training-programs/orthopaedic-value-based-health-care-fellowship

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 analytic. 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

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will