Job Description:

This position is intended as an educational opportunity, but interns are also expected to participate in and contribute to improving hospital operations through the completion of a sponsored project and other assignments.

About Intermountain Healthcare and Acute Care Services

Intermountain Healthcare is an Intermountain West-based system of nonprofit hospitals, clinics, health services, and health plans. The organization has an international reputation as a pioneer in the continuous improvement of clinical quality and as a leader in the development of clinical programs.  Intermountain Healthcare has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country.

This internship will specifically focus on Intermountain’s telehealth operations, outreach functions and air ambulance operations.  Telehealth at Intermountain Healthcare has an integrated approach to telehealth which removes traditional barriers to deliver a seamless experience for patients and providers - from hospitals, to outpatient clinics and patient homes. Our strategy is driven by industry leading clinical experts and embeds telehealth in care processes as a tool to accomplish clinical goals. Our technology and clinical service provides a common platform and seamless integration that allows patients to get the specialized care they need no matter where they live. The telehealth portfolio also includes our patient placement, transfer center, outreach as well as air medical transport services.   

The Telehealth Administrative Summer Internship is designed to augment classroom learning and to prepare future healthcare leaders for opportunities upon graduation. The incumbent will work directly with members of the telehealth leadership team on a variety of short-term strategic and operational improvement projects. In addition, he/she will partner with an executive mentor, attend leadership meetings and participate in development workshops. The internship will be responsible for creating and implementing a process improvement initiative. Some of the previous summer intern projects include:

• Remote Patient Monitoring strategy
• Fixed wing aircraft growth strategy
• Computer vision learning monitoring planning
• Virtual Primary Care development

School based Telehealth development

This position is intended as an educational opportunity, but interns are also expected to participate in and contribute to improving hospital operations through the completion of a sponsored project and other assignments.

Application Process

The 10-12-week full-time paid summer internship will begin the end of May to beginning of June 2025 (based upon student matriculation).  The following materials must be received no later than December 1.

• Completion of this online application
• Current Resume
• One-page personal statement/cover letter addressing the following questions (can be uploaded in same section of application as your resume):
  • Why are you interested in Connect Care?
  • What do you hope to gain and contribute during your Internship?
  • Any related experience(s) that might be deemed valuable.

Candidates will be selected based upon the submitted application information and interview outcomes. Only candidates who are currently enrolled in a master’s program will be considered. 

Please direct any questions regarding the application process via email to [email protected]  

Job Essentials

1. Spends time with senior leaders, department directors and managers in order to understand their business environment and existing critical issues. Assists them with projects as needed.
2. Regularly attends Executive Council Meeting and attends Governing Board Meeting, Medical Executive Meeting, and Physician Committee Meeting as appropriate.
3. Selects and implements at least one project that allows for individual initiative and learning and is approved by the supervising Operations Officer, Administrator, or Vice President.
4. Assists with general administrative duties as they arise.


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
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Completion of one year of a post-graduate degree program (preferably in Business, Public Health, or Health Services Administration).

Demonstrated leadership ability and skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, analysis and systems thinking
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Demonstrated proficiency with business computer applications (i.e spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases)
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Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to students who are in the middle of their first and second year of their Master’s program

Physical Requirements:

Seeing, Hearing

Location:

Valley Center Tower

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$22.49 - $34.72

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.