Co-op Student

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Rehab Aide Co-op to support inpatient rehabilitation staff under CAPTE guidelines. You will assist with patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and help manage equipment and supplies.

The role involves collaboration with therapists from PT, OT, and SLP, and requires adherence to licensing regulations and hospital policies. This on-site position is ideal for students pursuing health science degrees.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a health science major or CAPTE-accredited entry level PT program.
• Completed prerequisite coursework required by the enrollment school.
• Active student status under state licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering supplies and inventory under supervision.
• Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Assist supervising therapist with patient care for a wide age range.
• Support inpatient OT and SLP with equipment and patient care as directed.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.
• Comply with department and hospital policies and competencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Healthcare knowledge

Team collaboration

Rehabilitation interventions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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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.

Principal Duties And 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Work requires prolonged walking and standing; lifting, transferring, and knowledge that carelessness could result in physical harm to the employee and/or others.
• Works with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) that may produce a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
• Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $23.55/Hourly

Grade

2

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EEO Statement

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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