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 of Biologics Operations  (Center for Regenerative Medicine) Full-Time   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Integrated in the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), the Manager of Research and Operations for Biologics will work closely with physicians from a broad range of specialties and will directly report to the Director of Research & Operations of the HSS Center for Regenerative Medicine, and have a dotted line to the Supply Chain Sr. Director of Orthopedics Strategic Sourcing for alignment on value analysis processes and contract management. Responsible for coordinating the overall operations of the Biologics Committee to bring new biologics products to HSS, the Administrator will ensure an efficient process for approval and if needed, retrieval, of products that physicians use on daily basis to perform Regenerative Medicine procedures.   The successful applicant for the position of Manager of Research and Operations for Biologics will be a highly organized and motivated individual who is able to perform a variety of different tasks essential to the implementation and successful completion of a review process. The Manager will act as liaison between physicians, external companies, Service Lines, Research, and IT teams. He or she should be knowledgeable of regulations regarding Human Subjects research, FDA review process for IND/IDE/BLA, and assure HIPAA compliance, and be familiar with products such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), bone grafting materials, biological devices, and other types of biologics. The applicant must be able to multitask and prioritize initiatives.   Main responsibilities: - Organizes Biologics Committee Meetings with physicians and external companies looking to bring a new product to the HSS inventory, and takes meeting minutes. - Communicates with and organizes the different workgroups within the Biologics Committee (e.g. bone grafting products workgroup; soft tissue biological implants workgroup; autologous preparations workgroup, clinical review panel for RCTs, etc.) and assists defining pathways to establish pre-review processes. - Works with CRM Director of Research and Operations to manage a Biologics Registry to capture all products under “conditional approval” and updates periodically. Maintains registry in the long term to also capture all products that received final approval and that are still undergoing post-approval surveillance phase. - Oversees and conducts the patient informed consent process on studies as appropriate (requires appropriate training and certification of human research subjects training).      - Assures patient outcomes and safety data is being captured for all products under “conditional approval” in a centralized and compliant way.  - Tracks utilization and financial impact of all active products under “conditional approval” and ensures physicians report back to Committee with preliminary cost-effectiveness data before final approval is granted by Committee. - Sends out communications with action plans and approval documents. - Works with Supply Chain Management to ensure that biologics new product requests follow the appropriate policies and procedures around the intake submission, cross-functional team coordination, and project tracking lifecycle management. - Assists physician and physician staff with GHX Lumere new product request application project submissions, follow up and user training as needed - Assists physician and physician staff with product evaluation tasks including scheduling, drafting questionnaires, coordinating in-service tasks and organizing post evaluation feedback surveys - Works with IT to develop tools to track product utilization, inventory, and automate the collection of cost-effectiveness data in the EMR (Epic). - Performs post-approval surveillance review for all the recently approved inventory (2 years) and creates reports with volume, safety, efficiency, and financial data for Committee review. - Facilitates and coordinates the process of retrieval and disposal of products that do not obtain final approval after the conditional approval phase, or that fail to maintain the highest cost-effectiveness standards throughout the post-approval surveillance phase.  

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 Full-Time   6:45am - 3:15pm M-F   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.   Security Officer Full-Time evenings (3pm - 11pm) Overview:    Serves as a resource for information and direction; responds to urgent and emergent situations; performs patrol functions and security checks throughout the campus; reports, investigates and documents incidents; controls internal and external traffic; enforces rules and regulations to ensure and maintain a safe and orderly facility.    

   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   Accounts Receivable Representative Full-Time   GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Accounts Receivable addresses the denied claims and follows up with insurance companies regarding unpaid claims. Once insurance has paid, patient responsibility is addressed with the patient. The goal of AR is to collect money payable for services provided.   PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: - Reviews and processes correspondence from patients and insurance carriers. - Insurance Follow-up with primary, secondary, and tertiary claims. - Denial Management to include payer denials and denial solutions. - Submitting appeals to carriers for reasons such as medical necessity and bundling - Credit Balance Management to include reviewing and resolving payment application errors. - Reviews and maintains unbilled charge reports, denial reports, and claim allocation reports. - Annotates adjustments/updates to patient accounts. - Performs other related duties as required. SUPERVISION RECIEVED: - Reports to A/R Manager.                                                   

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.   Licensed Clinical Social Work Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management Per-Diem   Job Summary: We seek a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our healthcare team as a specialist in providing support and intervention for patients with chronic pain issues and substance use disorders. The LCSW will be crucial in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating outpatient services to optimize patient outcomes. This position will be instrumental in helping patients achieve optimization for surgery while addressing their mental health and substance use needs.   Responsibilities: - Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments on complex pain and opioid-dependent patients as referred by a PSS physician or clinical team - Complete the intake process, including conducting psychosocial evaluations to determine appropriate interventions for patients presenting with substance abuse and pain catastrophizing - Monitor and evaluate patients' progress towards their treatment goals, ensuring optimization for surgery - Perform daily psychosocial assessments on pre and post-op patients referred by pain management providers - Gather collateral information, assess the patient's support system, and present findings to the healthcare team - Provide recommendations and preliminary treatment goals and objectives for patients, including referrals for additional SUD screenings and collateral follow-up - Counsel patients on strategies to achieve treatment goals, particularly post-surgery, and monitor their progress - Report activities, accomplishments, issues, and concerns to the healthcare team regularly - Assess patient community resources, including mental health and detox/addiction support, and collaborate with all community stakeholders as needed - Coordinate patients' follow-up appointments and referrals for treatment post-surgery when necessary - Conduct family meetings with patients and their families to provide psycho-education and supportive services - Educate patients and staff on relevant mental health and substance use topics - Participate in daily staff rounds and debrief meetings    

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.   Post-Doctoral Fellow Dr. Andrew Pearle Full-Time  Overview:   Hospital for Special Surgery, #1 in Orthopedics for the last 14 years, is currently looking for an experienced and energetic Full Time Research Fellow for Dr. Andrew Pearle. As part of the research team, the Research Fellow is compliant with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements. Responsibilities will entail collection of data and entry and data analysis for studies within HSS. Competencies/skills: - Superior written and oral communication skills - Exceptional customer service skills - Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment - Ability to follow through with tasks to completion - Strong organizational skills - Ability to effectively and accurately follow directions or instructions - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team - Detail-oriented - Ability to escalate issues appropriately - Consistently displays a positive attitude towards one’s work and work environment - Strong computer skills required - Knowledge of Orthopaedic terminology preferred - Bachelor’s degree required  

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   Grants and Contract Administrator Full-Time   Overview:   Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has a long tradition of major contributions in basic research, a new commitment to clinical and outcomes research, a track record of training fellows for academic careers, and a longitudinal commitment  to providing care for patients with complex musculoskeletal diseases.   Research Administration is committed to providing faculty, research staff and administrative support staff  with the tools necessary to perform the various functions required to ensure the responsible stewardship of  extramural funds. Central support units, including the Office of Sponsored Programs, Contracts  Administration, Clinical Research Financial Administration and Post Award Administration, partnering with  Central Finance and Research Accounting to assess the needs of our Investigators and to develop and offer opportunities for research development. This position will liaise with our Research Enterprise and Research Institute’s (RI) faculty members who are conducting basic, translation and clinical research.   Reporting to the Senior Director, the Senior Grants and Contracts Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of sponsored research of the HSS, RI. This  position will exercise responsibility over sponsored research grants and contracts administration.  This position will enhance HSS’s ambitions and success in obtaining external funding for research, training,  and service activities by increasing our capacity in providing skilled support throughout the RI by assisting the Senior Director with allocating high level support to accommodate Investigators pursuing extramural grants while  ensuring compliance with federal, state and city regulatory agencies and HSS policies.   Assist with policies/procedures in the context of compliant based best practices and  ensure widespread training and dissemination of the policies/procedures. Assist with administrative resources to manage the grants “lifecycle” in collaboration with post award administration and research accounting.   Responsibilities: - Support Research Enterprise and Research Institute Scientists, faculty and fellows with the development, review, submission and renewal of various types of sponsored projects from a variety of extramural funding agencies including NIH, DOD, private foundations, government/state, industry and other academic collaborators. - Develop grant budgets and lend expertise to refine budget justifications and various components of an application; This position requires a firm understanding of grant finances budgeting skills including modular and non-modular budgets; - Review and format proposal documents to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and maximize the proposal's impact; - Ensure compliance with award regulatory terms and HSS policies, such as Conflicts of Interest, Human Subjects, IACUC and IBC approvals - Ability to navigate various proposal application processes & assist with electronic proposal systems when applicable; - Liaise with other academic medical centers to obtain required application documents for collaborative proposals/sub-awards; - Advise, train, and ensure adherence to all federal, state or local guidelines, policies, and procedures; - Work with administrative offices on award acceptance and project account set up including JIT and sub-awards; - Collaborate with the Director of Research Institute, Director and Assistant Director of Sponsored Projects Administration and Director of Sponsored Projects Finance on project account management, sub-contract management, and project closeout; - Support faculty with tracking of reports due dates and preparation of annual and final reports including obtain sponsor approvals for no cost extensions, re-budgeting, and carry over requests; - Maintain records in accordance with internal procedures in an organized and transparent manner; - Develop SOP and training materials to assure compliance with rules & regulations of HSS, sponsors, agreement terms, etc. in all areas of expenditures, effort, transactions, equipment, etc; - Work with staff, investigators and staff to certify effort and other required attestations; - In collaboration with post award administration, distribute salary in an accurate and timely fashion for all grant related personnel; - Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of grant related invoicing, expenditures, payments, requisitions, purchase orders, etc. - Grants management / pre-award IT system implementation and roll out by participating in ERP/Workday design, conversion, and implementation.

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 Manager Full-Time   SUMMARY: This individual will be an integral member of the research team in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements. The candidate will participate in all aspects of research management and quality assurance of data for the projects that are generated out of the Adult Joint Reconstruction Center. The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities, patient coordination, and ensuring efficient operations.   RESPONSIBILITIES: (50% industry related study tasks, 25% research related quality assurance, 15% study coordination, 10% administrative support)   Industry: - Serves as a liaison between HSS investigators and industry agencies and thought partners - The Research Manager will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of comprehensive workflows and project tracking processes, ensuring compliance in clinical trials across all industry related studies for the ARJR service. - This role will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, fostering process improvement and emphasizing training clarity while maintaining high ethical standards - Effectively oversee all elements of research trials within the designated study protocol including but not limited to contracting, budget, and milestone reporting. - Formulate and establish workflows, protocols, and recommendations for staff and patients, ensuring adherence to quality and compliance standards - Assist the Clinical Lead and/or Study Director in the planning and implementation, execution, day-to-day managing and reporting of clinical trial program(s) - Collaborate with clinical operations to develop and implement the overall data quality plan, - investigator meetings, safety review committee, pre-study site selection visits, and communications to study sites, etc) Research QA: - Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research data, creating and implementing quality assurance procedures, and conducting internal audits to identify areas for improvement - Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and internal quality standards to maintain the integrity and reliability of clinical trial data and ensure patient safety - Continuously improve quality systems and processes within the organization - Conduct Audits: Plan and execute comprehensive audits of clinical trials. This includes auditing clinical trial master files, internal processes, investigator sites, contract research organizations (CROs), and other relevant entities to assess compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Host Audits/Inspections: Assist in hosting Sponsor audits and Regulatory Authority inspections - Quality Assurance Documentation: Develop and maintain quality assurance documentation, including audit plans, audit reports, inspection readiness plans, and other relevant documents - Ensure accurate and timely documentation of audit findings, observations, and corrective actions taken - Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to internal staff and external stakeholders on quality assurance practices, regulations, and industry standards related to clinical research Study Coordination: - Contributes to all aspects of ARJR research including but not limited to the listed key areas: - Assist in submission and study protocol development - Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process) - Assists in the development of Clinical Research Forms - Data collection - Leads, Initiates, and implement study logistics - Assures that research is done in an accurate and efficient manner. - Will be responsible for milestone reporting Schedule and holds biweekly and monthly meetings for study protocols. Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.   Handles I.T. communications (requests) and generates reports from the registry as needed.   Facilitates completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.)   Manages data collection for research-specific studies including but not limited to the performance of measurements for applicable studies, collection of clinical data from patients directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol. This includes managing successful conduct of the study as well as research assistants assigned to independent research studies.   Administrative Responsibilities: - Contributes to recruitment process, oversees orientation, in-service training, and - continuing education for Research Assistants (RA)/Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) - and manages the work flow of employees. Manages overall scheduling, progress, and overall responsibilities of designated team RAs.    

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.   Radiologic Technologist Full-Time   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 performing diagnostic medical radiography on patients of all age categories. This will entail radiographic examinations using stationary and/or mobile 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.   Postdoctoral Fellow - Laura Moore Lab HSS Research Institute, Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research Program Full-Time   Position Overview:   The Moore Lab is a new translational research group at the Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research (OSTR) Program of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). The Moore Lab focuses on improving recovery from orthopedic soft tissue injuries using biomaterials and drug delivery approaches.   The Postdoctoral Fellow will work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team of surgeons, scientists and engineers, in a project aiming to develop of biomaterials to modulate pro-fibrotic signaling after musculoskeletal injuries.   Qualified candidates must have a recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology or a related field. Preferences will be given to candidates with expertise in biomaterials synthesis, modification and characterization. Candidates are expected to have at least one peer-reviewed high quality first author publication and should be highly motivated and productive. Good written/oral communication skills in English, and experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, RNA isolation, protein analysis methods), rodent models and cell culture in vitro models are highly desirable.   For related work of the Moore lab, the HSS Research Institute and the OSTR Program please see the following links: HSS Research Institute , OSTR Program