APP HSS Orthopedics Now Physician Assistant
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Hospital for Special Surgery as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, $107K+ in United States. How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever.
Key Responsibilities
- will be doing Job Summary The HSS Orthopedics Now program provides consistent, immediate access for patients 12 years and older with an undiagnosed musculoskeletal injury or sudden onset of pain to be triaged, receive an initial diagnosis, and if appropriate, quickly connected to the right subspecialized level of care.
- develop and coordinate appropriate plan of care Interpersonal: confident, works well under pressure, respons.
- Manage patient flow effectively to minimize wait times without compromising care quality.
- manage high-volume days with minimal disruption Professional Development Maintains all required licenses, c.
Requirements
- Centered Care Provides compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care Effectively educates patients on diagnosis, treatment options, and self
- volume or urgent periods Participates constructively in departmental and cross
- 2026). Our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $107K - $163K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Hospital for Special Surgery in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Hospital for Special Surgery is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Hospital for Special Surgery lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $107k to $163k annually.
This is approximately 74% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New York, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($107k–$163k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Triage, Diagnosis, Treatment, Referral, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Joint Injections, Aspirations, Casting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The APP will autonomously see patients aged 12 and older with undiagnosed musculoskeletal injuries or sudden pain to triage, diagnose, treat, and expedite referrals to subspecialized care within the HSS Orthopedics Now program. Responsibilities include managing acute musculoskeletal injuries, perfor...
Benefits package: Additional benefits consistent with the role. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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