Rehabilitation Intern (Summer Internship) Outpatient, Bronson Lifestyle Improvement & Research Center (BLIRC), Kalamazoo

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- Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BLIRC Bronson Lifestyle Improvement & Research Center Title Rehabilitation Intern (Summer Internship) - Outpatient, Bronson Lifestyle Improvement & Research Center (BLIRC), Kalamazoo Why This Role If you're interested in seeing progress unfold over time, outpatient rehabilitation offers a unique and rewarding perspective. At BLIRC, you'll work alongside rehabilitation professionals who partner with patients throughout their recovery journey—helping them regain strength, mobility, and confidence. This is your opportunity to experience how consistency, coaching, and connection drive outcomes in an outpatient setting. Why Now Outpatient rehab gives you a front-row seat to long-term progress—and your role in it. This internship allows you to build foundational skills, observe patient progression over multiple visits, and better understand how therapists create and adapt treatment plans over time. It's an ideal experience if you're preparing for a career in rehabilitation or pursuing graduate education. What's In It for You Full-time, structured day shift summer experience Hands-on exposure to outpatient rehabilitation at BLIRC Opportunity to observe patient progress across multiple visits Experience working closely with Physical and Occupational Therapists Insight into exercise progression, patient education, and goal-setting Exposure to a wellness-focused, patient-centered environment Mentorship from experienced outpatient rehab professionals A strong foundation for PT, OT, or other healthcare career paths What You'll Be Doing Support therapists with non-billable patient care activities in an outpatient setting Assist with therapeutic exercises and activities under therapist supervision Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and materials for patient sessions Observe evaluations, treatment planning, and patient progress over time Assist with patient flow, including escorting and preparing patients for sessions Document exercises and interactions in the electronic medical record (as appropriate) Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment Stock supplies and ensure equipment is ready for daily use Provide excellent customer service to patients and visitors Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling support and answering phones What You'll Bring Interest in pursuing a career in rehabilitation or healthcare Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with patients regularly Curiosity about exercise progression, recovery, and patient outcomes Ability to follow direction and support therapist-driven care plans A positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude Reliability and attention to detail Comfort working with patients across a variety of ages and conditions What to Expect This is a full-time, day shift internship in a collaborative outpatient environment. You'll see many patients over the course of your internship—often multiple times—giving you a unique view into how relationships, consistency, and clinical decision-making impact long-term outcomes. The pace is steady and patient-focused, with opportunities to engage, learn, and grow each day. This experience is ideal for individuals who enjoy building connections and are interested in the ongoing journey of recovery. What Is Required (Education) High school diploma or GED required Current enrollment in (or intent to pursue) a healthcare or rehabilitation-related program preferred (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Pre-PT, Pre-OT, or similar) Additional Requirements Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred Comfort using computers and electronic medical records Ability to assist with patient mobility and light physical tasks Strong verbal and written communication skills Shift First Shift Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 4100 Physical Therapy - OP (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area's largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson's exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what's right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What's more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.