Executive Intern

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/hourAbout 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 operationsEstablished relationships with hospital leadershipA strong understanding of organizational goals and performance prioritiesHands‑on experience that aligns with the fellowship’s core competenciesMany 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 initiativesIntern Responsibilities & Project AssignmentsOperational and Quality Improvement ProjectsBusiness DevelopmentEmployee EngagementFood Nutrition ServicesEnvironmental ServicesInfection ControlPatient ExperienceEmergency Management PlanningLeadership Exposure Includes Participation InQuality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)Quality Improvement Council (QIC)Medical Executive Committee (MEC)Joint Venture Partnership and Joint Quality and Integration CommitteeGoverning Board meetingsMust be currently enrolled in an MHA or MBA program.