- Salary
- $22+
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Administration
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Select Specialty Hospital is a part of Select Medical, a national leader in critical illness recovery services. Select Medical is committed to creating leadership paths for future executives and supporting emerging leaders as they grow their careers.
Potential year-round executive internship opportunity.
$22/hour
About the InternshipOur hospital Executive Internship provides meaningful mentorship and real‑world exposure to the challenges and rewards of hospital administration. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting strategic, operational, and quality initiatives within the hospital environment. Interns will participate in leadership meetings, collaborate with key hospital committees, and contribute to performance improvement work throughout the facility.
Completing this internship gives students a significant competitive advantage when applying for the Executive Fellowship. Through the internship, students gain:
- Direct exposure to Select Medical hospital operations
- Established relationships with hospital leadership
- A strong understanding of organizational goals and performance priorities
- Hands‑on experience that aligns with the fellowship’s core competencies
Many interns use this experience as their first step into a long-term leadership career with Select Medical, making the internship a high‑value entry point for candidates planning to pursue advanced degrees or healthcare administration fellowships.
Why Join Us:• National footprint: Select Medical operates in 46 states and D.C.• Strong legacy: Founded in 1996, now with 45,000+ team members• Award-winning performance: Recipient of the Baldrige Mid-Atlantic Mastery Award• Learning that matters: Join leadership meetings and key hospital committees• Make an impact: Contribute to strategic, operational, and quality initiatives
Responsibilities
Intern Responsibilities & Project Assignments:
- Operational and Quality Improvement Projects
- Business Development
- Employee Engagement
- Food Nutrition Services
- Environmental Services
- Infection Control
- Patient Experience
- Emergency Management Planning
Leadership Exposure Includes Participation In:
- Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Quality Improvement Council (QIC)
- Medical Executive Committee (MEC)
- Joint Venture Partnership and Joint Quality and Integration Committee
- Governing Board meetings
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in an MHA or MBA program.
Additional Data
Internship opportunities are run in 3 month cycles.
Equal opportunity employer including disabled/veterans.