About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in a clinical environment for students pursuing careers in healthcare, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physician assistant studies, or medical school. Interns work directly with experienced therapists to support patient care and gain practical exposure to multiple therapy disciplines.
What you'll do#
- Assist therapists with session preparation, including setting up equipment and creating therapy materials.
- Support patients during treatment sessions, including mobility work, transfers, and guided activities.
- Help with specialized techniques such as serial casting and gait training.
- Maintain therapy spaces to ensure they are clean, organized, and ready for patient use.
- Contribute to behind-the-scenes operations by scoring assessments, tracking outcomes, and creating clinical tools.
- Manage equipment, supplies, and overall clinic flow.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a post-secondary student in a healthcare-related field (e.g., Nursing, Health Administration, Public Health, Kinesiology, Biomedical Sciences, or pre-professional health tracks).
- A High school diploma or GED.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- No prior clinical experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Schedule: Part-time, day hours.
- Compensation: This position is unpaid.
