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The Leon Root, MD Motion Analysis Laboratory (LRMALab) at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is seeking a physical therapist with expertise in human movement analysis. The Clinical Lead Physical Therapist in the LRMALab is an exciting and unique position that has clinical, research, educational, and leadership responsibilities. Candidates must possess excellent clinical, personal, written, and verbal communication skills and be a strong multitasker. The ideal candidate will have the following strengths and experiences:
Clinical:
Research:
Education:
Administration:
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health anchored by 205-bed Orthopaedic and Rheumatology specialty hospital (www.hss.edu), that serves a wide range of individuals including pediatric, adult and geriatric. Located in New York City, HSS is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received Magnet Recognition for Nursing Service. The LRMALab has also received Clinical Motion Laboratory Accreditation (CMLA). The central philosophy of the laboratory is to examine the relationship between anatomical and physiological structure and biomechanical function to improve our methods of evaluating and treating individuals with musculoskeletal disease. Our vision is to enhance evaluation, prognosis, and treatment (non-surgical and surgical) strategies for such individuals through the quantitative observation of gait and other movements.
For more information about the LRMALab, please go to http://www.hss.edu/rehab-motion-analysis.asp If you have specific questions about the clinical or scientific aspects of the position please contact the Senior Director of the LRMALab Howard J Hillstrom, PhD (HillstromH@HSS.edu). HSS is an equal opportunity employer.
Clinical:
- Five years or more performing clinical motion analysis which includes hands-on evaluation of the patient, placing marker sets upon patient anatomical landmarks, measuring ground reaction forces, computing 3D kinematics and kinetics, measuring barefoot and in-shoe plantar pressures, measuring surface and fine wire EMG, measuring temporal-distance foot-fall parameters, use of wearable transducers including inertial measurement units (IMUs), accelerometers, or in-shoe force measurement systems, as well as use of markerless motion capture systems.
- Documentation of clinical findings, 3D kinematics and kinetics, plantar pressures, and EMGs as well as the interpretation of the results.
- Work closely in a multi-disciplinary team of PTs, OTs, Scientists, Engineers, Biomechanists, Administrators, Physicians, and Surgeons.
- Lead and participate in weekly motion analysis rounds: a multi-disciplinary team that discusses results, interprets findings, and makes treatment recommendations to be included in clinical reports.
- Apply appropriate CPT codes for the testing performed.
- Conduct Biodex and handheld muscle dynamometry.
- Provide leadership to the LRMALab clinical team and staff.
- Use of electronic medical records (e.g., EPIC)
Research:
- Develop (PI), collaborate (co-I), and support (consultant) research within the LRMALab, Rehabilitation and Performance Department, and HSS.
- Lead and/or participate in grant development consistent with background and training.
- Lead and/or participate in CRP/IRB protocol development for human subject assurance.
- Support scientists and engineers by performing hand-on research test-subject assessments, marker placement, muscle dynamometry, etc.
Education:
- Write, edit, and collaborate on developing clinical and scientific conference abstracts.
- Present accepted abstracts as a podium or poster at the clinical or scientific conference.
- Write, edit, and collaborate on developing manuscripts for peer review publication.
- Provide lectures with the LRMALab, Rehabilitation and Performance, or HSS in the continuing education curriculum.
- Train PT rotators to further disseminate motion analysis technologies (e.g., fine wire EMG) within the Rehabilitation department and build bench strength for the LRMALab.
Administration:
- Interact with LRMALab administration to enhance patient/research subject scheduling.
- Lead CLMA renewal efforts.
- Oversee LRMALab vacation planning to minimize impact on operations.
- Assist the Senior Director of the LRMALab in strategic planning and lab operations as needed.
- Assist Senior Director of the LRMALab and Rehabilitation Leadership with career ladder development.
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health anchored by 205-bed Orthopaedic and Rheumatology specialty hospital (www.hss.edu), that serves a wide range of individuals including pediatric, adult and geriatric. Located in New York City, HSS is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received Magnet Recognition for Nursing Service. The LRMALab has also received Clinical Motion Laboratory Accreditation (CMLA). The central philosophy of the laboratory is to examine the relationship between anatomical and physiological structure and biomechanical function to improve our methods of evaluating and treating individuals with musculoskeletal disease. Our vision is to enhance evaluation, prognosis, and treatment (non-surgical and surgical) strategies for such individuals through the quantitative observation of gait and other movements.
For more information about the LRMALab, please go to http://www.hss.edu/rehab-motion-analysis.asp If you have specific questions about the clinical or scientific aspects of the position please contact the Senior Director of the LRMALab Howard J Hillstrom, PhD (HillstromH@HSS.edu). HSS is an equal opportunity employer.