Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery
Posted 3 days ago
Internship
New York, New York
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern will assist in a busy outpatient multidisciplinary site by preparing equipment and monitoring patients during their exercise programs. They will also facilitate patient flow and maintain a safe, clean, and obstacle-free environment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Physical therapy support
Patient monitoring
Equipment preparation
Communication
Customer service
Exercise program instruction
Safety maintenance
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Rehabilitation assistance
Job Description
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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
Temporary (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Full timeWork 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.Job Description
Rehab Tech position in a busy outpatient multidisciplinary site located at 770 Lexington avenue in NYC. Services provided at this site include: physical therapy, Hand therapy, Pilates, Massage, performance services and physician services. Responsibilities include preparing equipment/modalities, monitoring of patients performing exercise program, communication to PT if patient is not performing program properly, printing up home exercise programs developed by the PT, interaction with all disciplines to optimize patient care, helping to keep a safe, clean and obstacle free environment to enhance patient flow. Shifts may vary: Mon-Fri, from 7am-7.30pm. Shifts will be 8 hours per day.
Qualifications desired
Interest in physical therapy, pilates, massage, integrative medicine
Skills-
Good communication skills, good customer service skills, good judgment
Personal Qualities- Flexible, friendly, self-motivated
Notes- Students are expected to attend all section and department in-services. Our goal is that the student participates in the educational experiences available at this teaching institution.
*Note- Clinical site accessible by public transportation
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.
Hospital for Special Surgery
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2024-2025). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.
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