Co-op Student

Site: Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Inc.

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Job Summary

The coop aide is an individual who is currently enrolled in a health science major or entry level physical therapy degree program that is accredited by Certification and Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Their primary responsibilities are to assist inpatient rehabilitation staff in the daytoday operation of the service in accordance with State licensing regulations departmental standards and policies and accepted professional they are assigned to.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with ordering supplies and inventory control with oversight by the manager of the department.

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

3. Assists supervising therapist in patient care in accordance with state licensing regulations. Assist with providing care to a wide age range from adolescent to geriatric patients.

4. Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist the coop / 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 coop when they are actively on a formal coop rotation).

5. Will assist inpatient Occupational Therapists with equipment and patient care as instructed.

6. Completes other appropriate duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Currently matriculated and enrolled in a health science major or entry level physical therapy degree program that is accredited by CAPTE.

2. Successfully completed prerequisite coursework as required by the enrollment school to participate in their coop education program.

3. While on active coop the rehab coop is considered in a student status. This student status is in accordance with state licensing regulations.


SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with all staff.

2. Must possess decision making skills and entry level health care knowledge to effectively complete duties and responsibilities (up to 90% of work time).

3. 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.

4. 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).

5. Demonstrates competence in all physical therapy interventions that have been delegated.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work requires prolonged walking and standing; lifting transferring and knowledge that carelessness could result in physical harm to the employee and/or others.

2. Works with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) that may produce a high level of stress and mental fatigue.

3. Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials communicable diseases.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Onsite

1153 Centre Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

Brigham and Womens Faulkner 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)2827642.

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