Population Health Student Intern

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

This 6-week summer internship at Jefferson Health offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive exposure to population health principles and practices in a dynamic healthcare environment. As an intern, you'll engage in both theoretical learning and practical applications while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Curiosity and willingness to engage with diverse healthcare settings
• Critical thinking abilities to connect theoretical concepts to practical applications
• Undergraduate or Graduate Students in Public Health, Health Sciences, or related fields
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Participate in weekly educational sessions with subject matter experts
• Engage in operational meetings to observe population health principles in action
• Shadow healthcare professionals in various settings (street medicine, refugee health, post-acute care)
• Complete assigned self-directed learning modules through Jefferson's educational platforms
• Analyze health data and quality metrics using various dashboard tools
• Explore social determinants of health through community outreach experiences
• Develop and present a capstone project addressing a population health challenge

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed