Biomechanist III

HSS • New York, NY

445d • $69,500 - $105,875

About The Position

The Biomechanist III position at the Hospital for Special Surgery involves assessing motion analysis data for orthopedic, rheumatic, and neurological diagnoses, as well as developing patient exercise regimens to rehabilitate or prevent physical injuries. The role includes managing clinical and research data collection and analysis, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to research dissemination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in the job offered or related motion analysis lab experience.
• Two years of experience assessing motion analysis data for orthopedic, rheumatic, and neurological diagnoses.
• Experience collecting and analyzing patient data from fitness and stress tests with medical equipment.
• Experience evaluating pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Proficiency in data capture software (such as Cortex or Nexus), data analysis software (such as Visual 3D), and statistical analysis software (such as SPSS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D Motion Capture (marker based and markerless).
• Familiarity with Ground Reaction Force Vectors, 3D kinematics, and 3D kinetics.

Responsibilities

• Assess motion analysis data for orthopedic, rheumatic, and neurological diagnoses.
• Develop patient exercise regimens to rehabilitate or prevent physical injuries.
• Manage all aspects of clinical and research data collection and analysis.
• Collect and analyze patient data from fitness and stress tests using various medical equipment.
• Provide guidance on patient caseload and assist the Clinical Lead in preparing for weekly Gait Rounds.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director and Clinical Lead on operations, research protocols, strategic planning, and accreditation.
• Stay current with literature on human movement analysis and patient populations.
• Contribute to the publication and dissemination of research findings.
• Prepare and present work at clinical and scientific conferences and in-services.
• Mentor and teach other employees within the lab.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $69,500 - $105,875 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree