Career Opportunities

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   Manager Education Programs Full-Time   Responsibilities: - Partner with the Director in overseeing the training and educational programming of departmental Fellows, rotating Residents and Medical Students. - Ensure timely and accurate onboarding and credentialing - Serve as a liaison to the directors and administrators of rotating residency programs - Coordinate and manage all housing related needs for fellows and rotating residents - Manage the departmental online educational learning system - Survey electronic medical record data (EPIC) to document and evaluate the trainee clinical educational experience. Assess the data and suggest improvements as needed. - Serve as the director for the department’s Global Musculoskeletal Health Equity Division (GMHED) program, including organizing meetings with global partners, overseeing program budget and expense reimbursement, facilitating multidisciplinary relationships, and coordinating overseas travel - Serve as the administrator for the Healthcare Immersion Program. Plan and direct the event, and organize a multidisciplinary group to facilitate the weekend. - Serve as the administrator of the Resuscitation Committee. Create policies and organize training sessions. Ensure compliance with completion of physician ACLS. - Partner with the Director in managing and organizing all departmental educational activities (Grand Rounds, Journal Club, etc.).  Host the meetings and write/distribute minutes. - Manage Department in-services and CME programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. - Coordinate the monthly Department academic calendar with visiting professors and internal faculty - Represent the department on educational committees and at external academic conferences

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Central Sterile Technician Full-Time   At the Hospital for Special Surgery, Central Service Professionals play an integral part of patient safety and contributing to our low infections rates. Our CSP department is responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilizing and safely transporting reusable surgical instruments to our surgical areas. CSP also provides disposable medical supplies to the perioperative areas via surgical case carts.     The mission is to provide customers with products that are 100% clean, complete, sterile and delivered on time. The process is complex due to the vast amounts and variety of surgical instruments found in each tray and meeting the demand of our very busy operating rooms here at HSS. The CSP team prides themselves in being engaged and compliant to regulatory standards for quality and patient safety in order to deliver the best service and products for patients that come to HSS.   In the Central Sterile Technician role, we rely on you to adhere to the mission by ensuring the delivery of our world-renowned patient care, and providing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment required for patients undergoing orthopedic surgical interventions. You will support all patient care areas by properly processing surgical equipment using washers, sterilizers, dryers, and heat sealers. The processing and logging of implants and loaner sets of instruments is also vital to your contribution.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Program Assistant Casual Community Education & Outreach   Overview:   The Program Assistant will assist the Senior Director of Outreach & Partnerships with organizing and implementing health education programs targeting the general public and patients of Hospital for Special Surgery to educate them about the prevention and management of musculoskeletal conditions and other health and wellness related issues in alignment with the HSS Strategic Plan and community service plan. In addition, (s)he will provide customer service, assist with program registration and data entry, and assume other administrative duties for the department and division, as necessary. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Assist with the coordination and implementation of outreach programs, including workshops, lectures, screening programs and exercise classes: - Assist with registration process and day-of program logistics including registrations - Assist with community partner communications and logistics - Communicate with program faculty - Prepare program objectives and promotional copy (i.e. descriptions/social media, etc) - Prepare registration program pages, when applicable - Research and prepare presentation documents, if applicable - Prepare outcomes documents, including evaluations and reports - Assist with Community Partner Development, including: - Create a list of partners to contact - Collect community organization profiles Maintain library of topics to present partners, based on member audience demographics

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Service Line Director Spine Service Line Full-Time     JOB SUMMARY The Orthopedic Service Line Director shall provide leadership in the development of a world class, comprehensive program that will include orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, geriatric fractures, sports medicine, and orthopedic spine surgery. The Orthopedic Service Line Director will build a program with the aim of establishing the service line as the provider of choice for inpatient orthopedic surgery.   The Orthopedic Service Line Manager shall assist Partner Hospital in the areas of: - Quality oversight - Service line development - Stakeholder engagement and operations quality - Day-to-day outpatient and inpatient operations As a component of the Management Services, the Orthopedic Service Line Director shall: - Specific Job Duties. Assist Partner Hospital in operating the Service Line by providing the following management services: - Leads implementation of orthopedic service line activities at Partner Hospital, as directed by the Chief Executive Officer of Partner Hospital, in consultation with HSS, to facilitate and coordinate the provision of clinical services in the Service Line in accordance with recognized standards to deliver safe, efficient, quality care to patients. - Participates in meetings focused on operational strategic planning, program development, quality improvement, cost efficiencies, and customer satisfaction for orthopedic surgery including the Joint Operating Board (JOB) and committees of the JOB, and provide professional leadership and physician input with respect to specific initiatives approved by the JOB. - Assist as a liaison for the Service Line among administrative departments and committees of Partner Hospital as well as the medical staff. - At the request of Partner Hospital, assist with the preparation and response to surveys conducted by governmental authorities and other accrediting bodies. - Support the policies of Partner Hospital in all respects, including being proactive relative to Partner Hospital's growth, working cooperatively with Partner Hospital employees, being supportive of patients and assisting in building overall engagement. - Work with Partner Hospital to advance a healthy work environment rooted in a culture that supports collaboration, communication and accountability. - Support cross department collaboration. - Participates in the Partner Hospital Division of Surgery Committee and Physician Advisory Council, as requested by Partner Hospital's CEO. - Clinical and Operational Management. Working in cooperation with Partner Hospital, Manager shall assist as follows with respect to the clinical and operational aspects of the Service Line: - Provide and, subject to approval of Partner Hospital, implement its best practice standards. - Provide and implement patient care protocols for the delivery of Service Line services, including protocols pertaining to the most appropriate setting for such services (inpatient and outpatient) as well as critical care use. - Advises on clinical research opportunities. - Assist in the development and implementation of the drug formulary (e.g., antibiotic stewardship program, anticoagulants following total joint replacement procedures) and provide supply chain advisory services related to implantable devices and/or other medical supplies and devices. - Participates in, make recommendations to and reviews feedback from cost containment committee on equipment purchase and supplies management to include new products/implants to meet operating margins by managing supply costs, promoting standardization and inventory control. - Assist with and oversee process of standardization for orthopedic implantable devices that is determined by Partner Hospital on Director's recommendation. - Participates in Partner Hospital's performance management and innovation initiatives as they pertain to increasing quality, efficiency and effectiveness of care delivered to patients. Participation may include meetings, development and adoption of evidence-based protocols and review of practitioner and group data. - Staff and Community Outreach/Education. - Educates medical staff about the program using current evidence-based guidelines, care pathways, and pain management protocols to increase understanding of services and to improve patient care. - Provides educational sessions to nursing, surgical techs, and physical therapy staff on orthopedic surgery patient management to include providing continuing education programs for Service Line staff, including medical staff, which may include videoconferencing sessions, observer ships at Director's HSS Florida location, online learning modules and individual training at Partner Hospital. - Advises on speakers/topics for programs and presentations at hospitals and in the community. - Quality and Safety: - Coordinate the development and implementation of Partner Hospital quality safety and patient satisfaction initiatives. - Works with Partner Hospital and its medical staff leadership to develop and implement clinical pathways for orthopedic surgery procedures. - Works with Partner Hospital's CNO and Director of Quality Improvement to review data related to infections and develop strategies for improvement. - Works with the medical staff on processes and pathways related to perioperative and post-op care for orthopedic surgery patients. - Supports the culture of patient safety in orthopedic surgery by regularly reviewing data related to outcome measures (i.e., falls, readmissions, etc.) and developing strategies for improvement. - Responsible for achieving joint commission accreditation for hip/knee/spine. - Medical Staff. Subject to Partner Hospital's oversight of, ultimate control over and responsibility for its staff, and agreement to consider the following in good faith: - Make recommendations as to front line staff hiring and coordinate recruiting, on-boarding, and training. - Make recommendations concerning other policies and staffing with the aim of improving the culture and quality of care at the Service Line. - Participates as reasonably requested in interviews and discussions with Partner Hospital's orthopedic candidates for recruitment to its medical staff. - Patient Experience/Satisfaction. - Review and evaluate patient, physician and staff satisfaction survey reports and key orthopedic outcomes metrics and make recommendations for improvement. - Assist Partner Hospital in its patient experience/patient satisfaction initiatives in the Service Line. - Provide advice and assistance for Partner Hospital's implementation of a case management program for the Service Line including discharge planning, appointment scheduling and arranging for appropriate follow up services and supplies as well as the establishment and implementation of a patient call back process that meets the Joint Commission Standards for Service Line patients. - Evaluate processes regarding preadmission patient communication and make recommendations to help ensure questions are answered and patient is prepared for procedure. - Strategic Management. Manager shall assist Partner Hospital in operating the Service Line by providing the following strategic management services. - Assist in the development and implementation of strategic, financial and operational plans with respect to the Service Line including development of capital and operating budgets with special consideration of new technology and services including management information systems. - Commencing with the second Contract Year, provide guidance, advice, and implementation support to Partner Hospital on improving coordination of care, including participation in meetings with referring physicians regarding access, coordination of care and satisfaction.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Central Sterile Technician Full-Time   At the Hospital for Special Surgery, Central Service Professionals play an integral part of patient safety and contributing to our low infections rates. Our CSP department is responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilizing and safely transporting reusable surgical instruments to our surgical areas. CSP also provides disposable medical supplies to the perioperative areas via surgical case carts.     The mission is to provide customers with products that are 100% clean, complete, sterile and delivered on time. The process is complex due to the vast amounts and variety of surgical instruments found in each tray and meeting the demand of our very busy operating rooms here at HSS. The CSP team prides themselves in being engaged and compliant to regulatory standards for quality and patient safety in order to deliver the best service and products for patients that come to HSS.   In the Central Sterile Technician role, we rely on you to adhere to the mission by ensuring the delivery of our world-renowned patient care, and providing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment required for patients undergoing orthopedic surgical interventions. You will support all patient care areas by properly processing surgical equipment using washers, sterilizers, dryers, and heat sealers. The processing and logging of implants and loaner sets of instruments is also vital to your contribution.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Research Assistant  Full-Time   POSITION SUMMARY: The Research Assistant is an integral member of the research team responsible for a variety tasks essential to the conduct of clinical research. This position involves a great deal of patient contact as well as interaction with physicians of various specialties in the hospital. Duties include (but are not limited to) recruitment of patients, assessment of eligibility criteria, administration of questionnaires, coordination of study visits, drawing blood, obtaining specimen form the operating room, processing of biospecimens, obtaining regulatory approvals, and maintaining accurate databases. S/he will have proven abilities to work autonomously, bearing independent responsibility to ensure data accuracy and timely follow through of study procedures. Opportunities for mentorship, authorship, and presentation at academic conferences exist for the right candidate.      RESPONSIBILITIES: - Identify, screen, recruit, obtain consent from patients for participation in research studies - Administer questionnaires, interviews in person, electronically, by mail or over phone - Coordinate patient visits; ensure protocol compliance - Prepare, submit, maintain study related materials/approvals for Institutional Review Board (IRB) - Schedule and set agendas for study team meetings; send notes afterwards (emphasis on action items) - Regularly report on progress towards project milestones - Organize and maintain all files and documents related to specific projects (electronic and physical files as applicable) - Design/maintain databases (i.e.REDCap), data collection forms, source documents, IRB documents, etc - Collect, process, store, ship blood/tissue/microbiome specimens (phlebotomy training provided as applicable) - Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts and presentations to disseminate study results/progress (includes proofing and editing, collection of financial disclosures - Assist in grant documents/submissions - Update curriculum vitae for PI’s and co-investigators as applicable - Create/maintain study specific instruction manuals and administrative training documents - Provide training to new-hire replacement upon leaving position    

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy Per Diem   Overview:   Contribute to our mission of improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for all. As a member of our renowned occupational therapy team, you will provide care for a diverse range of patients of all ages. Upon referral by a physician, you will evaluate patient condition, determine the appropriate treatment plan and set rehabilitation goals. Educating patients and family members on the most up-to-date approaches to the rehabilitation process will be an important part of this role.    

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Research Assistant  Full-Time    The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for data collection and data entry and may participate in data analysis.  Studies will include a registry, retrospective trials, and outcomes trials.  The Assistant is responsible for ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements.  The Clinical Research Assistant will report to the Research Coordinator, and work directly with the physicians from the Sports Medicine Service, specifically the Co-Director of Research. The successful applicant must be available for 1-2 years.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Identify potential subjects via computer generated lists - Obtain informed consent from patients who wish to participate in studies - Send out emails to patients inviting them to participate in studies - Act as a resource for patients regarding study consent forms - Act as a liaison between physicians and study participants - Obtain intra-operative data from surgeons during surgery - Administer questionnaires to patients - Coordinate patient visits as needed - Serve as a contact person for patients with questions regarding study protocol - Call patients between visits to ensure compliance and answer any questions - Administer follow-up questionnaires by phone or email - Enter data into an electronic database - Organize and maintain paperwork related to the study - Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and submissions.  Maintains files of IRB approvals and coordinates re-submissions in a timely manner    

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.   Clinical Nutritionist I - Inpatient Casual   Position Summary   Successful candidate will support the clinical nutrition team at Hospital for Special Surgery by providing comprehensive nutrition care to our patients including but not limited to adult/pediatric nutrition assessment and re-assessment, malnutrition identification and management, nutrition support administration, nutrition education, and discharge planning.   Responsibilities - Provide comprehensive nutrition care to inpatients according to medical condition and nutrition needs - Develop treatment plan to promote wound healing after surgery and maintenance - Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and communications - Provide nutrition education and counseling Skills/Attributes required - Strong interpersonal skills, excellent customer service and ability to communicate with all team members to resolve problems - Ability to take initiative, work independently and efficiently - Strong clinical and critical thinking skills - Ability to handle heavy workload with good time management skills and efficiency - Experience with Epic and CBORD (Foodservice Suite) preferred

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...   Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize  the abundant opportunities for growth and success.   If this describes you then let’s talk!   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise   MRI Technologist Evenings 3:30pm-8:30pm   Overview: Supporting the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, you will work in our state-of-the-art imaging facilities. Your primary focus will be to operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all age categories. This will entail MRI examinations using GE equipment, while ensuring the highest standards of safety for patients. We will also rely on you to properly store and maintain equipment, instruct patients on exams, and accurately log and document related information. .