Co-op Student

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary The co-op aide is an individual who is currently enrolled in a health science major or entry level physical therapy degree program that is accredited by Certification and Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Their primary responsibilities are to assist inpatient rehabilitation staff in the day-to-day operation of the service in accordance with State licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies, and accepted professional they are assigned to.

Requirements

• Currently matriculated and enrolled in a health science major or entry level physical therapy degree program that is accredited by CAPTE.
• Successfully completed prerequisite coursework as required by the enrollment school to participate in their co-op education program.
• While on active co-op the rehab co-op is considered in a student status. This student status is in accordance with state licensing regulations.
• Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with all staff.
• Must possess decision making skills and entry level health care knowledge to effectively complete duties and responsibilities (up to 90% of work time).
• Work requires up to three months’ orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures, and the specific quality standards of care and competencies, and procedures unique to the assigned job area.
• Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 50% of work time), rehabilitation team (up to 80% of work time), and patients’ families (up to 10% of work time).
• Demonstrates competence in all physical therapy interventions that have been delegated.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Assists with ordering supplies and inventory control with oversight by the manager of the department.
• Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
• Assists supervising therapist in patient care in accordance with state licensing regulations. Assist with providing care to a wide age range, from adolescent to geriatric patients.
• Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist the co-op / rehab aide can perform those aspects of physical therapy intervention that they have completed coursework in and that the clinical supervisor has determined that they are competent in performing. (Only applies to the rehab aide co-op when they are actively on a formal co-op rotation).
• Will assist inpatient Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists with equipment and patient care, as instructed.
• Completes other appropriate duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees