Rehab Co-op/Intern

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Summary: 1. The co-op aide is an individual who is currently enrolled in an entry level physical therapy degree program that is accredited by Certification and Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 2. 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, and accepted professional they are assigned to.

Requirements

• Currently matriculated and enrolled in an 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.
• 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.
• In doctoral program and completing final internship
• 0-1 year required
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with inventory control with oversight by the Purchasing Clerk of the department.
• Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
• Assists in greeting/escorting patients and facilitating smooth departmental flow of patients.
• Assists supervising therapist in patient care in accordance with state licensing regulations.
• Performs the duties of a secretary, in which they have been oriented to, in the absence of the administrative secretary and ambulatory practice secretaries.
• 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).
• Completes other appropriate duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees