Rehabilitation Services (Occupational Therapy) Intern

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing•Morristown, NJ

54d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitative Services Inpatient Department at Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Summer Intern to assist therapists with the provision of care to patients on their caseload. Includes administrative and clerical functions as well as assisting with patient care. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Function as a rehab aide Work alongside Rehabilitation Aides, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech- Language Pathologists

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time accredited public or private College/University
Be in good academic standing
US Citizen or permanent resident
Work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship
Must be committed to completing the duration of the internship from June 2026 - August 2026
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in MS Office
Team-oriented
Highly motivated
This position requires safe patient handling. Must be able to provide patients with needed support during transitions, transfers, ambulation, stairs and other activities. In the event of an unanticipated situation, must be able to safely lower the patient to the floor. May involve pushing/pulling and/or carrying rehabilitation equipment and supplies

Nice To Haves

Preferred students currently pursuing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or a similarly related field

Responsibilities

Function as a rehab aide
Work alongside Rehabilitation Aides, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech- Language Pathologists

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance