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   LPN  Full-Time   Working under the supervision of a MD or Registered Nurse, you will provide care to patients in the physician office setting. Your scope of duties will include assisting the physician in treatments and procedures, fostering effective and patient throughput, delivering excellent customer service, establishing and maintaining an organized professional environment. Your ability to promote the highest standards of patient safety and respond to patients and families with consideration and compassion is critical to the mission of HSS.

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.   Quality Improvement RN Full-Time   Overview:    The Quality Improvement RN will develop a performance improvement quality program to support the nursing clinical staff achieve the highest level of quality and patient safety by ensuring HSS meets or exceeds compliance with TJC, NYS DOH, CMS regulations and Magnet benchmarks. The role will collaborate with the nursing leadership team and Quality and Accreditation team to coordinate activities and develop quality improvement projects; and provide support for nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams undertaking improvement initiatives. The quality improvement RN will provide and analyze data, anticipate programmatic changes, inform organizational and clinical leadership of such changes, forecast organizational performance, and coordinate performance improvement initiatives to meet the goals. The role supports evidence-based practice by assisting nursing staff in the development of process standards that are consistent with evidence-based literature, regulatory requirements, and pertinent professional nursing standards. This role will act as a departmental liaison between the Department of Nursing and other hospital departments to drive collaboration between interprofessional partners to improve quality care across the enterprise.   Responsibilities include:   - Annual evaluation and report of the Nursing quality and performance improvement plans - Occurrence reviews, including Patient Event Debriefs, RCAs, FMEAs, and corrective action plans with Nursing leadership team and the Quality and Accreditation team. - Analyzes data, evaluates outcomes, and supports the development of action plans to improve practice. - Assists in improvement to ensure the right methodologies are utilized, including Lean and Six Sigma, A3 Problem Solving, AND Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA). - Monitors regulatory compliance. Coordinate activities to ensure the effective implementation and sustainability. - Identifying opportunities for improvement and the development and implementation of improvement strategies - Assist with benchmarking activities through the National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI). - Provides project management support for quality improvement teams including arranging meetings, providing minutes, managing project timelines, and preparing reports. Participates in development of presentations, reports, and publications. - Assessment of the learning needs of nursing staff as they pertain to quality and performance improvement; assists with the provision of education and mentoring in the methods and tools of rapid cycle and continuous quality improvement. - Develops tools to audit and monitor outcomes at the unit level. - Manages all phases of a Nurse Sensitive Indicator (NSI) dashboard, including data collection, evaluation, and presentation of data to the clinical staff in partnership with unit-based nursing leadership - Coordinates and serves as the contact person for the NDNQI (National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators) data collection, reporting, analysis, and dissemination of results. - Coordinate nursing peer review activities.  Passion - Commitment to achieving higher levels of performance for patients, staff, and the organization - Demonstrates focus and alignment with the organizational goals - Displays the desire to be a lifelong learner - Driven to achieve result Teamwork - Mentors and coaches all members of the team in quality improvement methodologies and performance improvement project management - Demonstrates necessary skills for team building, open communication and promotion of a collegial atmosphere - Collaborates with the interprofessional team Excellence - Collaborates with the team to drive quality initiatives - Partners with Patient Care Directors regarding data related to clinical practice, staff communication and change facilitation - Active engagement, council membership and serves as co-chair on councils - Utilizes performance improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomes  - Critical Thinking: Analyzes problems, issues and opportunities. Systematically and logically able to make decisions that support the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization. - Project Management: Develops and implements projects using a systematic approach to translate work plans into actionable components and measurable outcomes. - Program Management: Supports, Enhances and develops departmental programs with actionable and measurable outcomes. The programs will support the strategic goals of the organization and cascading goals to the Nursing Department.  Creativity - Supports an environment that encourages ‘out of the box’ thinking - Maintains current clinical knowledge of evidenced-base practice - Creates an environment leading to innovation Integrity - Maintains confidentiality - Encourages honesty and open communication - Leads by example - Serves as a Mentor and role model

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.   Sports Safety Per Diem Educator, Sports Safety Program-New York City metropolitan area Public and Patient Education Department Education Institute   The Sports Safety Per Diem Educator will provide public health-based education to high school athletes, their coaches, parents, and administrators as part of the Sports Safety Program at Hospital for Special Surgery. Specific job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): - Deliver educational workshops and training sessions under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Manager - Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of educational materials and program curricula under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Manager - Participate in data collection for clinical research studies and education outcomes under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Director  

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.   Physical Therapist  Per-Diem HSS West Palm Beach   Overview:   Hospital for Special Surgery's Rehabilitation and Performance team is actively seeking a dynamic Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist Certified Hand Therapist to join us at our state of the art facility in West Palm Beach, FL. This dynamic setting offers the opportunity for the CHT to treat a large variety of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder diagnoses including post-surgical trauma, fractures, dislocations, tendon lacerations, Dupytren’s, arthritis, brachial plexus injuries, amputations and rheumatic conditions.    As we grow our practice in Florida, we are seeking a therapist who has experience with orthosis fabrication, is a skilled communicator and is looking for professional growth. Candidates will have collaborative education and clinical opportunities with a team of highly experienced therapists and world renowned physicians. We offer a clinical career ladder and opportunities to grow in areas of leadership, education and research.  

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.   HSS Building Services Aide - Open House INVITE ONLY Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem openings   Monday, May 13th 2024 12pm-2pm         Ensuring exceptional safety and the best first impressions for our patients, customers and staff, you will maintain our state-of-the-art facilities by performing a wide range of general cleaning tasks. Your primary duties will be cleaning patient rooms and common areas, and providing a comfortable and appealing environment for our patients. This will include: dusting and washing equipment, walls, and floors; removing refuse, recyclables and regulated medical waste; and sanitizing receptacles.  

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 12pm-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. .

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.   Physician Assistant Per-Diem   Responsibilities: - Participates in daily patient rounds for patients on the Perioperative Pain Service. - Performs preoperative consults on patients with chronic pain conditions, including long-term opioid use or history of substance use disorder - Provides health care, teaching, counseling and treatment to patients, including assessments of patients’ medical, pharmacological and psychosocial needs. - Monitors and evaluates the patient’s treatment and health care plan for effectiveness and modifies as necessary. - Coordinates admission and discharge for pain management inpatients, including obtaining relevant information regarding medication and ensuring that appropriate discharge prescriptions and follow up appointments are made. - Assists the supervising physician in coordinating management plan. - Documents all assessments, findings, progress and care provided in the electronic medical record. - Refers relevant clinical issues to the supervising physician. - Works collaboratively with all nursing and hospital staff and other hospital staff as required. - Educates nursing staff on uses related to pain management, including distribution of articles and education materials of interest. - Adheres to all practice standards outlined by Hospital Administration and governing regulatory bodies.

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   Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation and Performance (Physical Therapist) Full-Time   Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is currently seeking the next leader of Pediatric Rehabilitation and Performance.   HSS, the world’s leading academic specialty hospital devoted exclusively to orthopedics and rheumatology, has been committed to the treatment and rehabilitation of children since its founding as a Children’s Hospital in 1863. Today, our resolve to provide the safest and most advanced musculoskeletal care for children is stronger than ever, thanks to the dedicated focus and expertise of our pediatric team.   HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report which ranked The HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion as the top hospital for pediatric orthopedics in all of NY, NJ and CT in 2023.  As the leader in the related fields of musculoskeletal health, pediatric rehabilitation plays an integral part in the HSS mission.   We are looking for a physical therapist with solid clinical and leadership experience in the world of pediatric rehabilitation to lead our multidisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, rehabilitation technicians and administrative professionals within our new state of the art HSS Pediatric Rehabilitation and Young Athlete Center. This flagship location offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic out-patient environment and collaborate with world class colleagues across multiple disciplines.   In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of pediatric rehabilitation at HSS and with our partnerships.  As a member of our supportive interdisciplinary team, you will also have the opportunity to provide direct clinical intervention in our outpatient setting working with children ages newborn through 21, lead program development and educational and research endeavors.   The ideal candidate must have exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence people, build relationships and collaborate with MDs and multi-disciplinary team members.  Knowledge of general hospital management and practice is preferred.  Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills coupled with excellent organization and project management skills are a must.  Reports to AVP, Rehabilitation and Performance.   Specific Job Responsibilities - Full daily operational oversight - Quality oversight - Education, training and mentorship for peds staff - Providing direct patient care - Program Development - Creating strategic initiatives to drive excellence, innovation and growth - Monitoring of key performance indicators - Clinical excellence: Ensure clinical consistency across service locations - Strategic planning - Fiscal oversight - Partnership with Pediatric service line and interdisciplinary team  

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.   Senior Director, Payor Strategy & Contracting Full-Time   Overview:   Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President, Payor Strategy and Contracting, the Senior Director Payor Strategy and Contracting will be primarily responsible for the negotiation, implementation and oversight of payor contracts and relationships. The Senior Director will work closely with the analytics team to model all contract proposals including fee-for-service and value-based arrangements (i.e., shared savings, bundles, etc.). They will work closely with the contract operations team to troubleshoot contract operational issues and assist where necessary to bring them to resolution using their understanding of the underlying contracts as well as by leveraging their payor relationships.   RESPONSIBILITIES: - Meets with senior leadership to ascertain and develop strategic payor contracting goals. - Negotiates contracts ensuring financial and strategic goals are translated into contractual language accordingly. - Analyzes payor contract proposals in conjunction with the analytics team to ensure contracts meet financial goals. - Works closely with the legal team to review and edit contracts as appropriate. - Ensures internal stakeholders are aware of contract terms, reimbursement rates, and payor policies and that contract terms are appropriately communicated/translated into front and back-end processes. - Works closely with the revenue cycle teams to ensure contracts are loaded appropriately into billing and decision support systems. - Works closely with the contract operations team, UM/clinical denials team, and revenue cycle teams to identify trends and opportunities in outstanding accounts receivable. - Escalates issues as necessary to payor contacts for resolution. In conjunction with contract operations, recommends escalation through senior management as appropriate. - Identifies trends/patterned issues to aid in contract renegotiations. - Assesses contract administrative terms and advises leadership accordingly on measures of contract performance. - Maintains up to date knowledge on the healthcare market, specifically in regard to payor policies and reimbursement trends. - Possesses strong leadership skills and demonstrates capability to inspire staff to pursue excellence in goals and productivity; capable of coaching and improving staff in need of professional development. Places high priority on overall team performance. - Additional responsibilities as required to accomplish departmental goals.  

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   Patient Access Specialist I Patient Registration Pre-Access Call Center   A highly visible customer service position that is responsible for the reception of patients, families, and health care providers. The Patient Access Specialist is an expert in areas of customer service, registration/scheduling, insurance, and HSS Standards of Care.  Patient Access Specialist is expected to score in the top 5% of measureable categories within 6 months of hire.   Responsibilities: - Provide exceptional customer service to all patients, visitors, and customers - Prioritize patient flow - Verify insurance and obtain benefits - Triage phone calls and schedule appointments - Respond to patient, visitor, and customer inquiries - Obtain patient demographics, personal information, and medical history by interviewing patients - Collect payments - Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein