Intern- Cardiac Rehabilitation

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 21261

This position has an extended deadline to apply by February 28th

Full-time: 32-40 hours per week

On-site, in person

*2 positions available!*

All summer internship applications requireboth a cover letter and resumeto be considered. You may submit 1 cover letter that indicates the 1-3 summer intern positions you are interested in and why you think you would be a good fit.

Summary:

The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.

We are a multidisciplinary team of about 6 nurses and 6 exercise specialists. We also have Certified Clinical Exercise Specialists on staff, and a dietician and referral specialist. We provide phase 1 cardiac rehab, phase 2 cardiac rehab and maintenance phase 3 cardiac rehab. Our program consists of supervised exercise programming and education on lifestyle change and behavior change for risk factor management and healthy lifestyle. Cardiac Rehab is an important part of secondary prevention after a qualifying heart event, and supports MaineHealth's cardiovascular service line.

Intern projects will include: providing support with gym sessions, learning how to create individual exercise prescriptions for the cardiovascular population, creating motivational challenges for patients in the gym setting. Educational opportunities on cardiovascular risk factor management, etc. practicing clinical skills like blood pressures, blood glucose monitoring, etc.

Preference will be given to students pursuing Exercise Physiology, Applied Exercise Science, Nursing, Nutrition or related areas.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Student who is currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's Degree program, Bachelor's Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: N/A
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

The MaineHealth Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program who are looking to gain hands-on experience at MaineHealth, the state of Maine's largest employer. Our interns are a part of our care team and we provide extensive professional development opportunities, training programs, and mentorship so you get the most out of your summer with us! We're proud to hire many former interns into full-time roles after graduation and offer the opportunity for growth throughout your career.Visit our website to learn more about the program.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Sarah J. Donlin at sarah.donlin@mainehealth.org