Healthcare Administrative Internship

Job Summary: The Healthcare Administrative Intern participates in a 10-week summer internship program from June to August, designed to provide exposure to various aspects of hospital operations and the healthcare industry. The intern rotates through administrative and operational functions, including senior leadership networking, departmental meetings, and learning courses to enhance on-the-job skills. While working on a variety of tasks, the intern contributes to the JPS Health Network's goals and gains valuable insights into healthcare administration. This role emphasizes learning, professional development, and hands-on experience. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Participates in diverse projects/Tier1 or 2 Goals-oriented assignments focused on all aspects of work experience such as, quality control, process improvement, strategy, operations, finance, marketing and business development. Applies practical applications of the academic information learned in the classroom. Attends management meetings, where direction, policy, and strategic planning issues are addressed for the organization. Engages mentors and other executives for professional development. Prepares and presents project/assignment update reports. Contributes to the completion of special projects/programs central to the hospital. Demonstrates behavioral competencies such as effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. Participates in administrative rotations to gain exposure to hospital operations. Engages with senior leadership and attends networking opportunities to understand strategic healthcare management. Completes structured learning activities and training sessions to develop professional and operational skills. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.