Rehabilitation Intern
Rehabilitation Intern (Summer Internship)
Acute Care & Outpatient – Bronson Battle Creek
Location: Bronson Battle Creek Schedule: Full‑time, First Shift Weekly Hours: 40 Requisition ID: JOB48751
Love Where You Work
Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. Guided by Positivity, we strive to be our best for our patients, our colleagues, and our community. If you’re ready to grow your skills in a supportive, patient‑centered environment, this internship offers a unique and meaningful experience.
Why This Role
This internship provides a rare opportunity to experience both acute care and outpatient rehabilitation. You’ll gain a well‑rounded understanding of the full recovery process—from bedside care in the hospital to continued progress in an outpatient clinic. It’s an ideal way to see what a career in rehabilitation truly looks like day to day.
Why Now
Early exposure to multiple rehab settings can shape your entire career path. This internship helps you build confidence, clarify your interests, and strengthen your future applications for PT, OT, or other healthcare programs. You’ll gain insight into how care transitions across settings and how therapists support patients at every stage.
What’s In It for You
- Full‑time, structured summer internship with consistent day‑shift hours
- Rotation between acute care and outpatient rehabilitation
- Exposure to the full continuum of patient care and recovery
- Hands‑on experience alongside Physical and Occupational Therapists
- Opportunities to work with diverse patient populations across all ages
- Insight into both hospital‑based and clinic‑based rehab environments
- Mentorship from experienced rehabilitation professionals
- A stronger, more competitive foundation for future healthcare programs
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support therapists in both acute and outpatient settings with non‑billable patient care activities
- Assist with patient mobility including transfers, positioning, and transport
- Help facilitate therapeutic exercises and activities under supervision
- Observe evaluations, treatments, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assist with co‑treatments and specialized therapies as needed
- Document exercises and interactions in the EMR (as appropriate)
- Maintain a clean, safe environment in both settings
- Support clinic and unit operations including stocking supplies and preparing equipment
- Provide excellent service to patients, families, and visitors
- Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling support and phone coverage
What You’ll Bring
- Interest in rehabilitation or a healthcare‑related career path
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn across different care settings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow direction and support therapist‑led care plans
- Positive, professional, team‑oriented attitude
- Reliability, adaptability, and strong work ethic
- Comfort working with patients across all age groups and conditions
What to Expect
This is a full‑time, day‑shift internship designed to immerse you in the daily operations of a rehabilitation team. You’ll split your time between acute care and outpatient rehab, gaining insight into how care transitions from inpatient recovery to ongoing therapy. Expect to be on your feet, actively engaged, and learning every day in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current enrollment in (or intent to pursue) a healthcare or rehabilitation‑related program preferred (Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Pre‑PT, Pre‑OT, etc.)
Additional Requirements
- Basic medical terminology preferred
- Comfort using computers and EMR systems
- Ability to safely assist with patient mobility and physical tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills