Physical Therapy - COOP
Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital(BWFH)

Job Info

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COOP. Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm for inpatients some occasional Saturdays; For OPD hours may be the same or 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

The Physical Therapy Cooperative Education Student must be enrolled in a Formal College Cooperative Education Program. The Physical Therapy Cooperative Education Student fulfills the duties of the Aide within the Department. The Cooperative Education Student provides support to the Professional and Administrative Staff of Rehabilitation Services to facilitate treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in function and health status resulting form injury, disease, or other causes. The Physical Therapy Coop acts under the supervision and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist of Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapy "Coop" may act as a "second pair of hands" with transfers, moving equipment, basic gait or exercise performance. Often, they also provide the necessary cleaning, ordering supplies and equipment, or support to the front desk staff that keeps the department moving smoothly.

• Carries through basic exercise and gait programs within safe guidelines outlined by the Physical Therapist, and within guidelines of the Board of Allied Health of the State of Massachusetts.
• Establish and maintain a responsible work plan. Communicates needs of work plan to supervising therapist/s. Remains flexible to needs of patients, staff and Department.
• Documents appropriately on patient flow sheet as outlined by the State of Massachusetts. Responsible in assuring cosigning is complete.
• Work as a member of the Rehabilitation Department Team as well as the greater hospital interdisciplinary team.
• Aware of appropriate non billing for patient care provided according to billing compliance policy and procedure for aides.
• Participates in and demonstrates continuing education, departmental projects, and student program.
• Participates in staff meetings/team meetings and journal club, as scheduled.
• Adheres to department coverage policy for position.

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of 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 in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy Student
• Current CPR certification required.
• Hospital experience is preferred.
• Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team, and colleagues..
• Computer skills

EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospitalis 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.

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