Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Provider

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Address Management, Analysis Skills, Case Management, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, English Language, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Medical Diagnosis, Mentoring, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Rehabilitation Medicine, Social Work, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

General NotesResponsibilities :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 relevantOther 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 standingGraduate of licensed and accredited nursing or physician assistant schoolBachelor's degreeExcellent analytical skills, problem solving ability and strong critical thinking skillsAbility to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidanceExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Outstanding organizational and time-management skillsAbility to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal, or urgent situationsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patientsMust be comfortable and flexible with changing priorities and self-directed problem solvingRelevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriatePreferred Qualifications:Three (3) years of experience in busy surgical, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or other related outpatient clinical practiceWorking knowledge of and/or experience with Value-Based Healthcare Delivery modelsExperience delivering care through a multidisciplinary teamProficiency using Epic electronic medical recordsExperience tracking, measuring, and using patient reported outcomes in developing treatment plans for patientsBilingual in English and Spanish#healthstartshere4 Salary Range $115k + depending on qualifications

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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School