2026 Summer Health Care Internship
About The Position
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. Lakewood Health System’s mission is to provide summer healthcare interns a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that develops future healthcare leaders through exposure to hospital, clinical, and long-term care operations, leadership practices, and strategic initiatives. The Summer Health Care Intern role is designed as a hands-on learning experience that provides exposure to multiple areas within the organization. Interns engage in meaningful project work, contribute to daily operations, and support team initiatives while developing a foundational understanding of healthcare systems. Through this experience, interns have the opportunity to assist with projects, participate in meetings, observe workflows, and collaborate with staff across departments. The role is structured to help interns build practical skills, gain insight into various healthcare career pathways, and develop a well-rounded perspective of how different functions within a healthcare organization operate together. This is an internship for undergraduate college students who are currently enrolled in a two- or four-year healthcare degree program and are NOT graduating in 2026. Interns may receive up to 10 hours per week between Memorial Day and Labor Day in summer 2026. Schedule will vary based on program requirements and organizational needs. Internship positions are contingent on receiving grant funds.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a two- or four-year health care degree program.
- Not graduating in 2026.
- Demonstrates initiative and willingness to learn.
- Communicates effectively with staff and leaders.
- Maintains professionalism in a healthcare environment.
- Can maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Responsibilities
- Assist with projects
- Participate in meetings
- Observe workflows
- Collaborate with staff across departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
