About The Position
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. Outpatient rehab gives you a front-row seat to long-term progress—and your role in it. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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)
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
