About Us - Careers at HSS
At HSS, we recognize that our success rests on the satisfaction of our employees. And looking after our staff is critical to making us the world’s top hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology. Recognizing the individual contributions of our people is what sets us apart, because at the end of the day only the best is good enough – for us and for the patients we care for.
Our Mission
For over 150 years, HSS has inspired some of the greatest minds in orthopedics and rheumatology. But we’re not done yet. We’re constantly striving to break new ground and develop practices and techniques that enable us to continuously provide the highest quality of patient care.
The world of healthcare is constantly changing - evolving in new and exciting ways as clinical discoveries are made every day. So it’s essential we continue to innovate through research and education. By recognizing where we can improve, we will continue to be a global leader at the forefront of our field.
Our Values
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re integral to how we achieve our mission and enable us to continually transform the lives of patients every day.
- Diversity
We are committed to an environment of respect, equitable treatment and opportunity for our patients, employees and communities. - Excellence
We set and continually raise the bar on all that we do. - Gratitude
We express appreciation every day, through words and actions, for the opportunity to serve our patients, our community and each other. - Innovation
We support an environment that fosters new ideas and new approaches in everything we do. - Integrity
We take pride in maintaining the highest levels of personal and professional conduct. - Passion
We bring energy, commitment and enthusiasm to our work everyday. - Teamwork
We participate fully as members of our team, respecting, supporting and empowering one another.
Our Culture
When you join HSS, you’ll experience a culture that’s both supportive and high-performing. Every day we come to work and do what we love: help people get back to doing what they love. Having that feeling of purpose and value is what drives our success. We’re committed to promoting a culture of excellence that inspires mutual respect and collaboration. We received the Gallup Great Workplace Award two years in a row to prove it. Here, you’ll be expected to push yourself in an environment built on compassion, trust and respect.
Nationally Recognized Success
HSS has repeatedly achieved national recognition as a leader in our field. We are nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for 15 years in a row and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025) and we recently received our fifth consecutive Magnet designation, the first hospital in New York State to do so.
