Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Provider

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the Musculoskeletal Institute in providing clinical care to patients receiving operative and non-operative care for musculoskeletal conditions. This position will include a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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