Rehabilitation Intern (Summer Internship) – Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Bronson Outpatient at Turwill, Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers hands-on exposure to outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation, working alongside clinicians who help patients recover from injuries, improve performance, and safely return to activity. It provides real-world exposure to orthopedic and sports-focused care, helping interns connect classroom knowledge to clinical application while building a strong foundation for PT, OT, athletic training, or related fields. The role involves supporting therapists with non-billable patient care activities, assisting with therapeutic exercises, preparing equipment, observing evaluations and treatments, assisting with patient flow, documenting in the electronic medical record, maintaining a clean clinical environment, stocking supplies, providing customer service, and assisting with administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Strong interest in orthopedic, sports medicine, or performance-based rehabilitation
• Enthusiasm for fitness, movement, and helping others return to activity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn in a hands-on, active clinical environment
• Ability to follow direction and support therapist-led care plans
• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented mindset
• Reliability and attention to detail
• 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, Athletic Training, or similar)
• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred
• Comfort using computers and electronic medical records
• Ability to assist with patient mobility and physical activity tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support therapists with non-billable patient care activities in an outpatient ortho/sports setting
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, stretches, and strengthening activities under supervision
• Prepare and set up equipment for treatment sessions (bands, weights, tables, etc.)
• Observe evaluations, movement assessments, and treatment progressions
• 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 high-energy clinical environment
• Stock and manage therapy equipment and supplies
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families
• Assist with administrative support, including scheduling and communication

Benefits

• Full-time, structured day shift summer experience
• Hands-on exposure to orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation
• Opportunity to work with active individuals and athletic populations
• Insight into injury recovery, strength progression, and return-to-sport planning
• Experience supporting Physical and Occupational Therapists in a performance-focused setting
• Exposure to exercise programming, movement analysis, and patient education
• Mentorship from clinicians specializing in orthopedics and sports rehab
• A highly relevant experience for PT, athletic training, and performance careers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED