Acute Care Services Administrative Internship - Summer 2027

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is offering an Acute Care Services Administrative Summer Internship designed to augment classroom learning and prepare future healthcare leaders for opportunities after graduation. You will work with the leadership team on short-term strategic and operational projects, paired with an executive mentor, attending leadership meetings and development workshops.

The role includes creating and implementing a process improvement initiative and hands-on involvement across hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of one year of a post-graduate degree program (Business, Public Health, or Health Services Administration).
• Demonstrated leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking
• Demonstrated proficiency with business computer applications (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases)
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participates and is involved in a variety of projects that support the needs of the department / facility. Works with the members of the team to identify solutions and perform tasks that accomplish individual and team goals.
• Attends team / department meetings and actively participates / takes on opportunities to share knowledge and skills that are pertinent to the meeting.
• Gains knowledge of the department’s / facilities functions. May job shadow various roles within the department in order to understand their role in the organization.
• Works with other members of the department / facility to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Project Assistance: May be assigned one or more specific projects during the internship. Demonstrates an understanding of the process and accountability for the results / outcomes. Works independently or as a member of a team to accomplish the tasks necessary to successfully complete the project. Involves others when needed in a timely manner and work to meet project timelines.
• Miscellaneous: Provides staff operational / clerical support to the department / facility as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Strategic planning

Analysis

Systems thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Post-graduate degree (1 year)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Presentations

Databases

Job description

Job Description

This position is intended as an educational opportunity, but interns are also expected to participate in and contribute to improving hospital operations through the completion of a sponsored project and other assignments.

About Intermountain Health and Acute Care Services

Intermountain Health is an Intermountain West-based system of nonprofit hospitals, clinics, health services, and health plans. The organization has an international reputation as a pioneer in the continuous improvement of clinical quality and as a leader in the development of clinical programs. Intermountain Health has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country.

Overview of the Acute Care Services Summer Internship

The Acute Care Services Administrative Summer Internship is designed to augment classroom learning and to prepare future healthcare leaders for opportunities upon graduation.

The incumbent will work directly with members of the leadership team on a variety of short-term strategic and operational improvement projects. In addition, the intern will partner with an executive mentor, attend leadership meetings and participate in development workshops.

The internship will be responsible for creating and implementing a process improvement initiative.

Some of the previous summer intern projects include:

• Physician Contract Management Redesign process
• Philanthropy & Hospital Administration Redesign process
• Patient Experience strategy

Hours

Full-Time, 40hrs/wk, Mon-Fri, 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2027.

Locations

• Cassia Regional Hospital (Burley, ID)
• Logan Regional Hospital (Logan, UT)
• McKay-Dee Hospital (Ogden, UT)
• Alta View Hospital (Sandy, UT)
• Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, UT)
• St. George Regional Hospital (St. George, UT)
• Utah Valley Hospital (Provo, UT)
• Park City Hospital (Park City, UT)
• Delta / Fillmore Hospitals (Delta / Fillmore, UT)
• Children’s Health - please apply on R184179 (Salt Lake City and Lehi, UT)
• Telehealth/Connect Care - please apply on R162867 (Murray, UT)

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Full Time; business hours

Please direct any questions regarding the application process via email to [e-mail]

Job Essentials

• Participates and is involved in a variety of projects that support the needs of the department / facility. Works with the members of the team to identify solutions and perform tasks that accomplish individual and team goals.
• Attends team / department meetings and actively participates / takes on opportunities to share knowledge and skills that are pertinent to the meeting.
• Gains knowledge of the department’s / facilities functions. May job shadow various roles within the department in order to understand their role in the organization.
• Works with other members of the department / facility to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Project Assistance: May be assigned one or more specific projects during the internship. Demonstrates an understanding of the process and accountability for the results / outcomes. Works independently or as a member of a team to accomplish the tasks necessary to successfully complete the project. Involves others when needed in a timely manner and work to meet project timelines.
• Miscellaneous: Provides staff operational / clerical support to the department / facility as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• and -
  Completion of one year of a post-graduate degree program (preferably in Business, Public Health, or Health Services Administration).

Demonstrated leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking

• and -
  Demonstrated proficiency with business computer applications (i.e spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases)
• and -
  Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to students who are in the middle of their first and second year of their Master’s program

Location

Intermountain Health Delta Community Hospital, Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital, Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center, Intermountain Health Park City Hospital, Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City

Murray

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$23.17 - $35.77

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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