Co-Op Student (non-PT), Outpatient (South Bay Clinic)

Position: Co-op Student (Non-PT), Outpatient Rehabilitation

Location: Dorchester, MA (South Bay Clinic)

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Temporary

ABOUT BMC:

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital; It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cooperation Education Program (Co-op) allows students to integrate classroom learning with paid work terms directly related to their field of study. In this position, you will receive work site training supervised by a manager or experienced worker. You will earn on-the-job and put your knowledge and skills to practice in a positive, professional manner, adhering to hospital policies, following safety rules and regulations and striving for a positive work experience. This position is at the South Bay Clinic.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns to and then practices patient treatment including basic therapeutic procedures, patient positioning, bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, gait training, and/or application of modalities such as ultrasound, hot/cold packs, whirlpool, etc.  Assists with exercise classes.

• Documents patient progress in chart, maintains daily treatment statistics, and enters daily billing procedures for patients treated.

• 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.

• Sets up and cleans patient areas and equipment. Maintains upkeep of treatment areas, sets up booth and cleans after treatment completion; cleans hot packs, paraffin, and whirlpools as policies indicate; maintains linen and supplies as needed and notifies supervisor of need to order more stock.

• Adjusts, maintains, and keeps inventory of equipment and supplies assigned to area.

• Attends in-services and staff meetings.

• Performs other administrative duties as assigned including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, setting up and discharging charts, running various errands, etc.

• Utilizes hospital’s RESPECT 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.

• Position requires current enrollment in the Northeastern University Co-operative Education Program as a sophomore, junior or senior.

• BLS for Healthcare Providers, certified by either American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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.

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: $19.00 - $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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