Foot & Ankle Advanced Practice Provider

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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

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

What you will be doing

The HSS Foot & Ankle Service provides expert diagnosis and leads a multidisciplined approach to treat the broad range of foot and ankle conditions that can occur at any stage of life, from newborn to teen years and from active adults to seniors, with both surgical and non-surgical interventions.

The HSS Foot & Ankle Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) who will see new and follow-up patients at our HSS Main Campus and Westchester locations, with a focus on expanding access to non-operative Foot & Ankle care. There will be no overnight shifts or call, however effective communication with outpatient clinical and administrative teams is essential. The APP will interact closely with attendings, other APPs, office staff, patients and families to ensure high-level clinical care, service, and coordination.                                                                                                                     

HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.          

Founded in 1863, HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation.  In the most recent U.S. News & World Reports “America’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #2 in rheumatology, and a best children’s hospital. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.      

HSS’ main campus is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, with additional facilities across NY, NJ, CT, and FL.  For more information, please visit www.hss.edu.    

Job Qualifications:

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) NPs/PAs are committed to personalized, high-quality healthcare and are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians and surgeons.  

Nurse Practitioner:

·         Obtains/Maintains NP licenses in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey

·         FNP Required

·         Obtains/Maintains board certification as a NP in specialty area of practice

·         Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting

·         BLS via American Heart Association

Physician Assistant:

·         Obtains/Maintains PA license in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey

·         Obtains/Maintains current NCCPA certification

·         Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting

·         BLS via American Heart Association

Both:                                                                                                                                                                  

·         Utilizes evidence-based practice

·         Committed to best practices; maintains clinical competency

·         Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes

·         Engaged in self-directed continued learning and professional development

·         Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice                           

Education Required

Nurse Practitioner

·         Demonstrates commitment to professional growth & development in medical and nursing practice.  Bachelors degree and Masters degree in nursing; academic training as nurse practitioner

Physician Assistant

·         Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program.

Degree/Diploma Obtained and Program Study

Nurse Practitioner

·         Masters Nursing

Physician Assistant

·         Bachelors Physician Assistant Studies

·         Masters Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications/Licensure Required:

Nurse Practitioner

·         Nurse Practitioner (NP), License – NY, CT, or NJ

·         Nurse Practitioner, Board Certification, National

Physician Assistant

·         Physician Assistant License, NY, CT, or NJ

Certification/Licensure Requirements                                    

Nurse Practitioner

·         National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) (e.g. ANCC, AANP).

Physician Assistant

·         Current NCCPA Certificate - 100 hours of continuing medical education must be logged every 2 years.  Recertification Examination must be taken every 6-10 years and passed successfully. Current New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey State registration. Infection Control Certificate must be current. Must have taken child abuse recognition course.

Non-Discrimination Policy
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.