Rehab Co-op/Intern

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Co-op/Intern assists rehabilitation staff with the day-to-day operation of the service, following state licensing regulations and departmental standards and policies. The role supports inventory control under the oversight of the department Purchasing Clerk, maintains and cleans rehabilitation equipment, and helps greet and escort patients to support smooth patient flow. The intern also assists a supervising therapist with patient care in accordance with state licensing regulations. During a formal co-op rotation, an enrolled physical therapy student may perform aspects of physical therapy intervention for which they have completed coursework and have been determined competent by the clinical supervisor, under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist. Other appropriate duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Be a Northeastern student enrolled in a Health Sciences program.
Ability to organize and 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.

Responsibilities

Assist rehabilitation staff with day-to-day service operations in accordance with state licensing regulations and departmental standards and policies.
Assist with inventory control under the oversight of the department Purchasing Clerk.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
Greet and escort patients and facilitate smooth departmental patient flow.
Assist the supervising therapist with patient care in accordance with state licensing regulations.
During an active formal co-op rotation, perform coursework-related physical therapy interventions when enrolled as a PT student, deemed competent by the clinical supervisor, and under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist.
Complete other appropriate duties as assigned.