Physical Therapy Co-Op - (South Bay)

Position: Northeastern Student Co-op, Physical Therapy - South Bay Clinic

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

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.

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.

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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Physical therapy (PT) is a healthcare specialty used to evaluate, diagnose, and treat physical problems or disorders of the human body. Therapists use exercise, manual skills, and functional training to help patients return to their prior level of activity. At our outpatient clinics, we provide specialty services in vestibular, post-concussion, and neurological therapies. At the main campus, we also provide lymphedema care, and pelvic floor therapy for the female and transgender population.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans