AAOS Is, Officially, a GREAT Company to Work For

For three consecutive years, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has been recognized for its business acumen and human resource practices by the National Association for Business Resources, an entity that honors organizations that score as “exceptional” in over ten categories.

The “Best and Brightest^® Companies to Work For” awards are given after evaluation by an independent research firm on measures related to compensation; benefits and employee solutions; creative wellness and wellbeing solutions; employee enrichment; engagement and retention; employee education and development; recruitment and selection; employee achievement and recognition; communication and shared vision; diversity, equity and inclusion; work-life blend; community initiatives and corporate responsibility; and leadership, strategy and company performance.

“Companies that made the list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For as well as those companies that continue to make the list are truly remarkable. Given today’s need for talent, retention of talent, and the further issues related to the pandemic, these companies have proven they are superior to market conditions. They are elite thinkers, and this honor demonstrates their commitment to excellence,” said National Association for Business Resources President and CEO Jennifer Kluge.

AAOS Director of Live Events Paul Zemaitis, M.B.A., M.P.H. told OTW, “One thing that gets me most excited at work is the chance to collaborate with such a great team at AAOS. There’s something special about working with others towards a big common goal like planning our incredible Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, allied health professionals and industry partners. It’s rewarding to work with a team that is so focused all year long on delivering a such a rich and meaningful experience for all our attendees.”

AAOS Chief Operations Officer Dino Damalas added, “The AAOS’ commitment to its employees goes hand in hand with our mission to serve the profession to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care. To create meaningful change and meet the needs of AAOS members, we must first take care of our staff who brings the AAOS vision to life. We are more than just an organization; we are a passionate and dedicated work group that fosters an inclusive and supportive environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.”

Other staff members are equally thrilled to be part of the AAOS family:

• “AAOS creates an environment where employees are given the freedom to take calculated risks, learn from the results and continue to grow and thrive,” said Project Management Office Director Lane Compton.
• “It’s the coworkers! We have a diverse team of employees who are brilliant at what they do and everyone truly lives by the TEAM values of Teamwork, Empowerment, Accountability and a Mindset of Growth. AAOS members respect and appreciate staff expertise and enjoy collaborating with staff across various programs and strategic focus areas,” said Senior Director of Health Policy Shreyasi Deb.
• “When it comes to professional development, AAOS walks the talk. The organization recognizes the importance of employees’ professional development from cutting-edge conferences to the tuition reimbursement, I feel empowered to take advantage of the many continuing education opportunities presented at AAOS,” said IT Security Engineer Jenna Dunevant, CISSP, M.S.

Anyone interested in a career with AAOS may visit https://www.aaos.org/about/careers/.