What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op Student position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
The co-op 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 day-to-day 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
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1153 Centre Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
The co-op 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 day-to-day 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
- Assists with ordering supplies and inventory control with oversight by the manager of the department.
- Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.
- 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.
- 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).
- Will assist inpatient Occupational Therapists with equipment and patient care, as instructed.
- Completes other appropriate duties as assigned.
- Currently matriculated and enrolled in a health science major or 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.
- Work requires prolonged walking and standing; lifting, transferring, and knowledge that carelessness could result in physical harm to the employee and/or others.
- Works with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) that may produce a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
- Works in hospital environments where there is some exposure to blood/body fluids/hazardous materials, communicable diseases.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1153 Centre Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
