POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cooperation Education Program (Co-op) allows students to integrate classroom learning with a paid work internship directly related to their field of study. Under the general supervision of the Rehabilitation Therapies Supervisor or Manager, the co-op student will receive work-site orientation and training. The student will learn on-the-job and will apply learned knowledge and skills to practice a variety of patient treatment and related duties, in a positive, professional manner, adhering to hospital policies, following safety rules and regulations and striving for a positive work experience.

Position: Inpatient Rehab Therapies Co-op Aide (Non-PT)

Department: IP Physical Therapy

Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week, Temporary (6 months)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns to and then assists in patient treatment including basic therapeutic procedures/exercise, patient positioning, bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, gait training, and/or application of modalities such as ultrasound, hot/cold packs, etc.  Assists with exercise classes.
• If enrolled in PT program, can provide patient treatments when deemed competent both in coursework completion and via therapist sign off on BMC competency.
• Documents patient care activities as applicable based on their educational curriculum.
• Keeps therapist informed of changes in patient’s reaction to treatments; assist therapist in determining an appropriate time of patient completion of exercise/treatment, based on physical and functional status. Communicates with nursing and medical staff on patient status.
• Interacts with all patients in alignment with hospital standards of customer service, following the AIDET model.
• Assists in daily tasks of all clinicians and front desk operations to optimize the patient experience.
• Sets up and cleans patient areas and equipment. Maintains upkeep of treatment areas, sets up and cleans after treatment completion; cleans hydrauculators and splint pan as policies indicate; maintains linen and supplies as needed and notifies supervisor/manager of need to order more stock.
• Adjusts, maintains, and keeps inventory of equipment and supplies assigned to area.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings. Attends in-services on new equipment, procedures and programs.
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, printing , data entry in word/excel, running various errands, etc.
• Utilizes hospital’s values and standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High school or equivalent required. Must also be actively participating and enrolled in a BMC approved college-level co-op program

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Effective communication skills (oral and written) to deal with patients, families, therapists and various members of the healthcare team.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant, and professional manner with patients, general public, staff members, outside agencies, and all other internal and external contacts
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpreted computerized data/information

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• American Heart Association Basic Life support CPR (or ability to obtain certification prior to hire.)

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $18.00 - $20.00/hr

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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