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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      Complex Joint Reconstruction Center         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 research study related activities and quality assurance of data for the projects that will come out of The Complex Joint Reconstruction Center.  The candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day research activities and patient coordination; ensuring efficient operations.      RESPONSIBILITIES:   Research/Registry:   Assist in the synchronization of research activities within CJRC under the direction of the Director of Clinical Research and serves as a liaison between the clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants.   Provide overall administrative support for registry/clinical research activities. Provides timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project.   Contributes to CJRC research through: - Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process) - Data collection - The development and build of Clinical Research Forms - Assures that research is done in an accurate and efficient manner.   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.)   Assists in data collection for registry/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.    Acts as a clinician’s scribe in the operating room in order to collect vital intraoperative registry data during surgical cases   Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR and CJRC grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Arthroplasty research.   Assists in patient care coordination by assuring patients complete CJRC forms and patient reported outcomes prior to office visits.    

  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   ML Ops Engineer  Innovation & Strategic Operations – Operational Excellence Information Technology – Systems Engineers Full-Time (Hybrid)   Overview:   Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), leader in musculoskeletal health and ranked #1 in orthopedics worldwide by Newsweek and nationwide by U.S News & World Report, is seeking a ML Ops Engineer to join the Center for Analytics, Modeling, & Performance (CAMP). CAMP’s core team aligns experts in medicine, engineering, data science, analytics, and operations research to pioneer new and innovative care delivery models, power our digital care platforms, and incorporate new technologies into care delivery.   This position is a unique opportunity to join CAMP’s Orthopedic Data Innovation Lab (ODIL), a newly launched research and care delivery initiative supported in part by Schmidt Futures. ODIL is an applied research lab for interdisciplinary collaboration and solution design, the Lab will focus on advanced applications of analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence within the field of musculoskeletal health. The knowledge and novel technology solutions developed in the Lab will help improve access to high quality musculoskeletal care across the globe with the goal of keeping humans moving healthier and longer.   Description:   We are seeking a data engineer with experience in ML Ops processes and deploying/productizing ML models. As a member of the CAMP and ODIL teams, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the largest curated musculoskeletal data ecosystem in the world and collaborate with leading experts in medicine, data science, and technology. Together, we will unlock the potential of our vast data resources to improve healthcare access, monitor musculoskeletal health, study movement, and prevent disease on a global scale. We are seeking highly motivated and intellectually curious individuals to join our interdisciplinary team of data scientists and engineers at the forefront of healthcare innovation. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise to advance applications within the field of musculoskeletal health, working closely with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and applied researchers from complementary disciplines. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the development of novel technology solutions that promote healthier and longer human movement, transforming care delivery and improving the quality of life for millions of patients worldwide.   Lifestyle and Work Environment   HSS is the premier institute for musculoskeletal care and aspires for excellence in all endeavors. With a foundational value of diversity, we are committed to an environment of respect, equitable treatment, and opportunity for our patients, employees, and communities. 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. 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 – to help people get back to what they need and love to do better than any other place in the world – you too can be part of our transformation. Flexible work environment including opportunity to work from home within a hybrid work scheme. Excellent health and other benefits including 5 weeks of paid time off per year.     

  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 of Care Transitions (preadmission, admission, post-discharge) Inpatient Services On site Full-Time   POSITION SUMMARY   The Senior Director of Care Transitions is a Main Campus role, reporting to Inpatient Services.  The Senior Director is a nurse leader who will lead the Care Transitions including pre-procedure/treatment coordination, during the hospital/procedural encounter, and post procedure care coordination. The Senior Director of Care Transitions will have oversight of the Readmissions governance.  The Senior Director of Care Transitions is accountable for the overall direction, strategy, and operational execution of the plans for the delivery of high quality and safe care.  For this role, direct oversight includes pre/peri/post social work, multiple pre-procedure related programs, case management functions and all related programs, post discharge APPs and all related programs.  This role contributes to and executes the vision for promoting clinical excellence and program transformation in a highly competitive marketplace. The Senior Director of Care Transitions is responsible for oversight of relevant metrics including readmissions, insurance classification validations, same length of stay outcomes, overall care coordination, and is responsible for key partnerships.  The Senior Director ensures that high quality care and services are provided within regulatory and accrediting body standards, and that overall clinical outcomes and performance meet and exceed national best practice benchmarks. The Senior Director ensures clinical operations and all related programming functions at top levels of safety, efficiency, and with a patient centric focus on their procedural journey. The Senior Director is responsible for leading workplace engagement including integration of DE&I, team engagement and metrics around recognition, recruitment, and retention.  The Senior Director is accountable for viable financial performance of the areas for which the job has accountability. The Senior Director of Care Transitions will lead a team of leaders who oversee social workers, RN case managers, discharge/transport coordinators, Post Discharge APP’s  and more, who are committed to serving patients with exceptional care and promote the mission, vision, and core values of Hospital for Special Surgery. These teams have touchpoints with patients before surgery, during the procedural encounter, and post discharge.  This is a leader of leader’s role, that requires experience guiding people leaders and teams to achieve key hospital metrics and institutional goals. The Senior Director of Care Transitions reports directly to the VP of Inpatient Services. The Senior Director will partner and collaborate with nurse leaders, physicians, and several key stakeholders throughout Hospital for Special Surgery Enterprise to ensure the best patient care every patient, every time.  

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   Postbac Researcher/ Research Assistant Ivashkiv's Lab Full-Time     Job Summary: Exciting opportunities exist for a Research Assistant (RA) or Post-Baccalaureate Fellow in Dr. Lionel Ivashkiv’s research laboratory at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell Medical College. The RA or PostBac Fellow will participate in basic and translational research projects in immunology, inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. We investigate cellular and molecular pathways that activate innate immune cells such as macrophages, and the role of inflammation in tissue damage, repair and stem cell function. The Ivashkiv laboratory uses cutting edge immunology, molecular biology and genomic techniques. These positions provide opportunities to develop independent projects and obtain training and experience to prepare for graduate or medical school; the Post-Baccalaureate Researcher Program www.hss.edu/post-baccalaureate-training-program.asp offers more formal training in science and opportunities to present research at conferences and write manuscripts for publication. Positions are available beginning approximately September 2022 and a two year commitment is 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   Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship - NY Mets Full-Time   If interested: Please visit our education site for all information and application instructions:   HSS and New York Mets Baseball Club Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship   The HSS and New York Mets Baseball Club Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship is a clinically-based training program for physical therapists seeking to specialize in sports upper extremity physical therapy. This non-accredited fellowship program's mission is to prepare each fellow for both the clinical and on field challenges experienced by Major League Baseball’s rehab and performance staff. This fellowship will accelerate professional development through the unique educational experiences which include mentoring, research opportunities, rehab progressions, surgical observation as well as on and off field player management. These experiences will allow each fellow to provide superior patient care and enhanced patient outcomes. This fellowship is designed to prepare each candidate with the tools and training required to work in Major League Baseball and be leaders in the field of sports physical therapy.   Time Commitment and Salary The HSS and New York Mets Baseball Club Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship is a full-time position, one year in duration. The fellow is expected to work 40-45 hours/week. Approximately 30% of their time is spent in educational experiences and 70% providing supervised care. A salary and benefits package is provided.   Important Dates - The fellowship runs from August 1 - July 31 - The application deadline is May 1 Contact for additional information Terrance Sgroi, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC, Fellowship Director at sgroit@hss.edu Website: HSS and New York Mets Baseball Club Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship    

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   Hand Therapy OT Fellow Full-Time   If interested: Please visit our education site for all information and application instructions: Hand Therapy Fellowship | Occupational Therapy | HSS   The Hospital for Special Surgery Hand Therapy Fellowship for Occupational Therapists is a clinically-based training program for experienced occupational therapists seeking to specialize in hand therapy.  The mission of the program is to provide the Hand Therapy Fellow with a comprehensive, structured program of clinical and didactic experiences for the development of advanced clinical reasoning and skills in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.   The Hand Therapy Fellowship is a full-time, 10-month program.  The Hand Therapy Fellow spends approximately 50% of their time in educational experiences including one-on-one mentoring, and 50% providing supervised patient care.    Program Dates: September through June   Application Deadline: April 30th    

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.   Staff Physical Therapist – Temp Acute Care Full-Time   Overview Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report "American's Best Hospitals" issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology.   HSS Rehabilitation and Performance is a seeking physical therapist to contribute to our mission of improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for all. As a member of our renowned rehabilitation 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.   Rehab Mobility Technician Full-Time   Overview Supporting the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, in an outpatient treatment area.  You will assist our professional staff in performing routine duties and maintaining work areas. Your primary tasks will require you to take initiative to complete work, solve problems, communicate issues and suggest efficiencies. You will follow through on assignments and instructions.  

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   Sonographer Per Diem Overview   Our Ultrasound Division is a one-of-a-kind, innovative academic center where fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists and specialized technologists utilize leading-edge diagnostic and treatment techniques in musculoskeletal ultrasound to provide exceptional patient care. Our fellowship-trained radiologists are highly skilled in the interpretation of musculoskeletal ultrasound and routinely perform ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventional procedures. Our specialized technologists are uniquely trained in this high-volume musculoskeletal ultrasound practice. The Department focuses on both the imaging diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions/diseases and the treatment of specific conditions utilizing image guidance.   Position Summary   The Sonographer position requires an individual trained at an accredited sonography program to apply learned skills to outpatient and inpatient procedures/studies in a hospital department setting. All functions are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility, protocols, policies, and procedures, and applicable professional standards while ensuring the highest standards of safety for patients. The sonographer is also expected to properly store and maintain equipment, instruct patients on exams, and accurately log and document related information. Qualifications - Completion of an Accredited Sonography Program - ARDMS Certified (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) - Extensive sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed (MSK, abdomen, vascular preferred) - Extensive clinical experience in providing sonography services and demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff sonographers - Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed, advanced sonography education and training, higher education) - Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation and report generation - Excellent organization and communication skills are essential

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   Biostatistician II Full-Time   The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Program in the HSS Research Institute seeks an MS-level Biostatistician, or equivalent, to provide comprehensive methodologic and analytic support to clinicians and basic scientists at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Under the direction of the Program Director and faculty, this biostatistician will provide statistical support for a variety of musculoskeletal and rheumatology research projects managed by Biostatistics faculty.   The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to fulfill HSS’s research agenda through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, translational scientists, engineers, and other statisticians.  They will have opportunities for authorship on publications stemming from his/her work and will play a key role in producing and sharing results to the broader scientific community.   Essential Tasks and Responsibilities include: - Assist in protocol development by helping to determine sound study design, computing sample size and power, and developing statistical analysis plans - Perform statistical analyses as assigned by Biostatistics faculty - Collaborate on developing grant applications and preparing presentations and manuscripts for publication - Contribute to the educational initiatives directed at teaching biostatics and research design to medical students, residents, fellows, and Hospital staff - Collaborate with data teams supporting clinical projects to help identify potential problems or issues with queries and assisting with their resolution - Statistical programming in SAS, R, or similar software\Collaborate with other members of the Core by suggesting changes or improvements to existing analytic code, study design protocols, and any proposed analytic methods. - Perform other related duties as assigned