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HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 17th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2026-2027), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2025-2026). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.

Join an organization that has been named a Top Workplace CT for 14 consecutive years and a Top Workplace USA for five consecutive years. Our Mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by providing: • Unmatched experiences • Clinical excellence • Lifelong relationships Who We Are Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers is Connecticut's largest private-practice physical therapy company with 35 locations around the state serving more than 20,000 patients every year. President Alan Balavender, a physical therapist himself, purchased and started the first PTSMC clinic in Waterbury in 2000. Balavender established a 'partnership model' that supports physical therapists who want to own and operate their own clinics, and has since helped more than 25 clinicians realize that goal. Our Reputation PTSMC has achieved a reputation as a leader in healthcare throughout the state of CT, improving the quality of life for our patients with a 'patient-centric' approach to physical therapy. Our aim is to return individuals to work, athletics, activity level and the lifestyle they enjoyed prior to pain, injury or surgery. PT for Life Culture At PTSMC, we are always building our 'PT for Life' culture. 'PT for Life' is our philosophy for how we treat each other and our customers, be they patients, friends, family or clients. We are proud to be named a 'Top Workplace' in Connecticut for 14 consecutive years - a distinction made even more meaningful by the fact that it is earned through employee feedback on factors such as job-satisfaction and work environment. We are also proud to have earned a 'World Class' designation by Net Promoter Score, an internationally recognized customer satisfaction survey, as well as a 5-star average review on Google. It is our commitment to provide excellent care and service to all who interact with PTSMC - from the first touchpoint to the moment a patient leaves feeling better - and to build lifelong relationships along the way.

The physicians, surgeons, and therapists who make up OrthoTexas offer comprehensive and compassionate care, rehabilitation services, and access to on-site imaging services and outpatient surgery centers. With multiple convenient locations to serve you, and specialists to address all of your needs, we are dedicated to a positive patient journey from the moment you start your treatment to the time you reach your goals for recovery. Our surgeons are all members of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Texas Orthopedic Association. Additionally, they are board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, representing the highest standard available in the orthopedic industry.