Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Provider

Responsibilities:

Provide outpatient and occasional inpatient care to patients seeking diagnosis and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, working alongside of licensed surgical and non-surgical physicians. Provide quality care, conduct diagnostic testing, and administer appropriate treatments by following evidence-based care pathways.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team (including physicians, nutritionist, social worker, physical therapist, etc.) to develop and coordinate comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans for patients. Counsel patients on clinical issues and treatment plans including non-operative and operative interventions. Develop strong working relationships with referring providers and keep them informed about patient treatment plans and progress, as appropriate.

Participate in ongoing quality assurance audits and provide real-time feedback to improve patient care. Develop and deliver patient education materials related to non-operative and operative treatment for common musculoskeletal conditions. Use available tools to track patient progress and coordinate care across the care continuum. Coordinate with social workers, case managers, care coordinators, and other staff to help address non-clinical needs of patients.

Assist in educating other associate providers, medical students, orthopedic residents, fellows, and faculty through grand rounds presentations, multidisciplinary case presentations, and/or one-on-one clinical mentorship. Participate in the critical evaluation of patient care to help ensure that the program continues to improve and evolve the care pathways as appropriate. Participate in continuing clinical education to ensure knowledge and skills are up to date and relevant

Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Currently licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in the state of Texas and be in good standing

Graduate of licensed and accredited nursing or physician assistant school

Bachelor's degree

Excellent analytical skills, problem solving ability and strong critical thinking skills

Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding organizational and time-management skills

Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal, or urgent situations

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients

Must be comfortable and flexible with changing priorities and self-directed problem solving

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience in busy surgical, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or other related outpatient clinical practice

Working knowledge of and/or experience with Value-Based Healthcare Delivery models

Experience delivering care through a multidisciplinary team

Proficiency using Epic electronic medical records

Experience tracking, measuring, and using patient reported outcomes in developing treatment plans for patients

Bilingual in English and Spanish

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Salary Range

$115k + depending on qualifications

About UT Dell Medical School

About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.