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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.
 
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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.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $0.00 - $0.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

The position is for a full-time clinician working in a hospital setting which includes inpatient and outpatient care for diverse populations from pediatric to adult. Candidates will be responsible for clinical evaluations and implementation of orthotic and prosthetic treatment plans. The applicant will be required to work closely with our providers clinically and will need to implement educational programs to teach other allied health providers about prosthetic and orthotic services. The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in clinical research and participate in department development and expansion efforts.  Some of the specific responsibilities included are: 

•    Communicating with providers in clinics to discuss prosthetic and orthotic needs and ordering practices
•    Evaluating patients to determine the most appropriate device design
•    Determining and providing HSS staff with appropriate L-codes for obtaining authorization or billing custom orthoses
•    Managing works in progress for custom devices to ensure timely treatment and billing
•    Fitting both prefabricated and custom orthoses to inpatients and outpatients
•    Timely documentation of care provided in EPIC
•    Obtaining patient signatures on all necessary paperwork for billing
•    Communicating with patients and families about appropriate care and use for devices provided
•    Providing initial prosthetic care and education for patients transitioning to a bone anchored prosthesis
•    Participating in managing inventory
•    Performing patient chart reviews to confirm medical necessity and other necessary documentation is accurate for billing
•    Training providers or HSS staff on P&O workflows as needed

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a developing hospital-based practice. We look forward to hearing from you. Medical benefits and a retirement plan are included. Salary will be commensurate to applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Required qualifications:
•    Master’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO/MSOP from an NCOPE accredited O&P Curriculum after 2012) OR Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BSPO) or a post- Baccalaureate Certificate of Completion (if candidate graduated from an NCOPE accredited O&P Curriculum prior to 2012).
•    ABC certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, in good standing.
•    At least 1 year of experience providing direct patient care in an orthotic and prosthetic facility, with demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties in a patient care setting.
•    Excellent communication and team building / interpersonal skills.
 
Preferred qualifications:
•    Knowledge of orthopedic specific injuries and disease processes and associated orthotic / prosthetic interventions.
•    Familiarity with current treatment modalities, materials, and fabrication techniques.
•    Experience working with pediatric patients and families.
•    Experience with scoliosis treatment.
 

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Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.