About the role
Schedule Details/Additional Information: The internship dates are 6/14/2027-7/30/2027. This is an on-site role assigned to work up to 24 hours Monday-Friday.
$18.85 - $28.30
Advocate Health’s 7-week Summer Internship Program offers a robust and well-rounded experience to high school students aged 16+. We provide students with meaningful work that aligns with their interests, helping them gain valuable experience while fostering connections and creating opportunities to have fun with fellow interns and colleagues. Our internship program is designed to not only expose students to the day-to-day work of an Advocate Health teammate, but to have the opportunity to attend professional development and social networking events throughout the summer.
The Intern participates in a structured, hands-on learning experience designed to introduce high school students to careers in healthcare and the day-to-day operations of a hospital or health system. Students may rotate through or support a variety of departments, gaining exposure to clinical, administrative, operational, and support functions. Under the guidance and supervision of hospital team members, interns will participate in educational activities, observational experiences, and assigned projects while developing foundational workplace and professional skills.
Physical Requirements Work requires walking, sitting, lifting and reaching overhead. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds, shoulder height. Must be able to push patients in wheelchairs or supplies on a rolling cart.
Intact sense of sight and hearing is required. Responsible for working in a safe manner. Education, Experience and Certifications Currently enrolled in high school and is aged 16+ years or older before the start of the internship.
Must have a demonstrated interest in exploring health care careers. Computer skills required. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed
based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.