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

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a rotating, NON-union 6 month position as part of Northeastern University's co-op program. This requisition will be to replace Co-Op, Elijah Adebayo who was terminated.   This is a budgeted replacement to assist therapists with productivity and efficiency in order to meet Volume Goals.  This position will start FY26 Q2,  December 29, 2026. 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: Physical Therapy

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• American Heart Association Basic Life support CPR by start date

EXPERIENCE:

• No work experience required.

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.

Compensation Range:

$0.01- $0.01

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, bene