Rehab Co-op/Intern

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Mass General Brigham facility, seeks a rehab aide co-op to assist rehabilitation staff in daily operations, following state licensing regulations and departmental standards and policies. You will help with inventory, maintain and clean equipment, greet patients, support supervising therapists, and perform PT-supervised tasks during your formal co-op rotation.

This role provides exposure to a premier academic medical center environment and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Education: Northeastern student enrolled in Health Sciences program.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Responsibilities

• Assist rehab staff in day-to-day operation of the service in accordance with State licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies.
• Assist with inventory control with oversight by the Purchasing Clerk of the department.
• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
• Assist in greeting/escorting patients and facilitating smooth departmental flow of patients.
• Assist supervising therapist in patient care in accordance within state licensing regulations.
• 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.
• Completes other appropriate duties as assigned.

Skills

Organize/Prioritize

Interest in PT career

Medical terminology

Patient/customer service

Assist with exams/procedures

Problem-solving

Education

Northeastern student in Health Sciences

Job description

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Job Summary

1. Their primary responsibilities are to assist all rehabilitation staff in the day-to-day operation of the service in accordance with State licensing regulations, departmental standards and policies.

2. Assists with inventory control with oversight by the Purchasing Clerk of the department.

3. Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.

4. Assists in greeting/escorting patients and facilitating smooth departmental flow of patients.

5. Assists supervising therapist in patient care in accordance within state licensing regulations.

6. 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 and are enrolled PT student).

7. Completes other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Northeastern student enrolled in Health Sciences program

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize/prioritize.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in physical therapy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to assist with medical examinations and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Onsite Work Location

70 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's 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 Veterans' 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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