Foot & Ankle Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

About The Position

The HSS Foot & Ankle Service diagnoses and treats a broad range of foot and ankle conditions across all stages of life through surgical and non-surgical care. The Foot & Ankle Advanced Practice Provider (APP), a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), sees new and follow-up patients at HSS Main Campus and Westchester locations, with a focus on expanding access to non-operative Foot & Ankle care. The role involves close interaction with attending physicians, other APPs, office staff, patients, and families to support high-level clinical care, service, and coordination. There are no overnight shifts or call requirements. Effective communication with outpatient clinical and administrative teams is essential. HSS supports professional growth and development and recognizes individual contributions.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Obtain and maintain an NP license in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey.
For Nurse Practitioners: FNP required.
For Nurse Practitioners: Obtain and maintain national board certification as an NP in the specialty area of practice from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, such as ANCC or AANP.
For Physician Assistants: Obtain and maintain a PA license in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey.
For Physician Assistants: Maintain current NCCPA certification; meet continuing medical education and recertification requirements; maintain current state registration, infection control certification, and child abuse recognition course completion.
Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Use evidence-based practice, maintain clinical competency, and be committed to best practices and quality healthcare.
For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing, with academic training as a nurse practitioner.
For Physician Assistants: Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Physician Assistant Training Program.

Responsibilities

See new and follow-up patients at HSS Main Campus and Westchester locations.
Help expand access to non-operative Foot & Ankle care.
Coordinate with attendings, other APPs, office staff, patients, families, and outpatient clinical and administrative teams.
Use evidence-based practice and maintain clinical competency.
Promote quality healthcare and seek to improve clinical outcomes.
Participate in continued learning and professional development.
Lead and participate in professional and lay healthcare forums, conduct research, and apply research findings to clinical practice.