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: dellmed.utexas.edu/education/academics/additional-training-programs/orthopaedic-value-based-health-care-fellowship

The salary range for this position is $35,568.00.

The working conditions include working around standard office conditions and repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required materials include a resume/CV, 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, and a letter of interest.