Rehab Co-op/Intern

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

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Rehab Aide Co-op to support the rehabilitation team in daily operations, equipment upkeep, and patient flow. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will perform select PT tasks you are trained for as part of a formal co-op rotation.

Ideal candidates are Northeastern Health Sciences students with strong organizational, medical terminology, and patient-service skills, ready to gain hands-on clinical experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Northeastern student enrolled in Health Sciences program.
• Ability to organize/prioritize.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to assist with medical examinations and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist rehabilitation staff in day-to-day service operations per State regulations.
• Help with inventory control under Purchasing Clerk oversight.
• Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment daily/weekly/monthly.
• Greet/escort patients and facilitate smooth patient flow.
• Assist supervising therapist in patient care per licensing regulations.
• Under PT supervision, perform PT-intervention tasks you are competent in (PT student co-op).
• Complete other appropriate duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interest in PT

Medical terminology

Patient service

Assist with exams

Problem solving

Education

Health Sciences student

Job description

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

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

• 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

• 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• 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

Work Location

70 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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 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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