Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement (Northern Westchester)

About the role

Stryker is hiring a Clinical Specialist for joint replacement in Northern Westchester, NY, a field-based role helping improve orthopedic surgeries worldwide. You will build expertise in both robotic (Mako SmartRobotics) and manual procedures, supporting surgeons in the operating room with pre-operative planning, case preparation, system setup and real-time workflow. The role involves on-call coverage, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Gain 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 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.
• Take part in product demonstrations, cadaver labs, education programs and customer training events.
• Build relationships with surgeons, OR staff and cross-functional partners, and collaborate with sales partners.
• Handle administrative tasks for accounts, system updates and case documentation.
• Complete required trainings, competencies and certifications, and provide on-call coverage.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, or associate degree with 4 years of professional experience, or high school diploma with 6 years of experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of relevant work experience and previous clinical experience (nursing, physical therapy, surgical technology, athletic training, personal training, medical scribing).
• Preferred: 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 occasionally and up to 20 lbs constantly, and handle stressful OR situations professionally.
• Willingness to handle instruments that may have been contaminated by blood or bodily fluids; vaccination may be required depending on customer requirements.

What we offer

• Salary of $71,900 - $100,000 USD per year, with 40% travel.
• Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, plus wellness and tobacco cessation programs.
• HSA, FSAs, 401(k), ESPP, life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.