Rehab Co-op/Intern

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Co-op/Intern assists rehabilitation staff with day-to-day service operations in accordance with state licensing regulations and departmental standards and policies. The role supports inventory control under the oversight of the department’s Purchasing Clerk, maintains and cleans rehabilitation equipment, and helps greet and escort patients to support smooth patient flow. The co-op also assists a supervising therapist with patient care within applicable licensing regulations. When actively participating in a formal co-op rotation as an enrolled physical therapy student, the co-op rehab aide may perform physical therapy interventions for which they have completed coursework and have been deemed competent by their clinical supervisor. Other appropriate duties may be assigned. This is an onsite, per-diem position at 70 Francis Street, with a day shift. The role is intended for a Northeastern student enrolled in a Health Sciences program.

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 and 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’s Purchasing Clerk.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
Help greet and escort patients and facilitate smooth patient flow through the department.
Assist the supervising therapist with patient care in accordance with state licensing regulations.
During a formal co-op rotation, perform coursework-related physical therapy interventions when enrolled as a physical therapy student and deemed competent by the clinical supervisor.
Complete other appropriate duties as assigned.