Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement

About the role

Stryker is hiring a Clinical Specialist for its Joint Replacement program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role is field-based and supports surgeons in the operating room by helping with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup and real-time procedural workflows. It covers both robotic (Mako SmartRobotics) and manual orthopedic procedures, and includes on-call coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Build competency in solo case coverage for manual and robotic procedures through hands-on training.
• Assist surgeons with pre-operative CT-based planning, implant sizing and positioning using advanced software.
• Support full case preparation, including instrumentation checks, equipment setup and OR readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the operating room.
• Learn and support daily account coordination, including inventory management and logistics.
• Shadow experienced teammates to understand territory dynamics and surgeon preferences.
• Participate in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs and customer training events.
• Build trust-based relationships with surgeons, OR staff and cross-functional partners.
• Manage administrative tasks for accounts, system updates and case documentation, and collaborate with sales partners.
• Complete required trainings, competencies and certifications, and provide on-call coverage.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or associate degree with 4 years of professional or related experience, or high school diploma with 6 years of professional or related experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of relevant work experience; previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, medical scribing, etc.); extracurricular involvement such as community service, leadership organizations or athletic teams.
• Valid driver's license and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and up to 20 lbs constantly, and handle instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids.

What we offer

• Salary of $59,900 - $83,300 USD per year.
• 30% travel.