Rehabilitation Intern (Summer Internship) – Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Bronson Outpatient at Turwill, Kalamazoo

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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Rehabilitation Intern (Summer Internship) – Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Bronson Outpatient at Turwill, Kalamazoo

Why This Role

If you're passionate about movement, performance, and helping people get back to what they love—this is the internship for you.

At Bronson’s Turwill Lane location, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation, working alongside clinicians who help patients recover from injuries, improve performance, and safely return to activity. From athletes to active individuals, you’ll see how rehab plays a critical role in restoring strength, mobility, and confidence.

Why Now

The earlier you understand movement, injury recovery, and performance—the better prepared you’ll be for your future in rehab.

This internship gives you real-world exposure to orthopedic and sports-focused care, helping you connect classroom knowledge to clinical application while building a strong foundation for PT, OT, athletic training, or related fields.

What’s In It for You

• Full-time, structured day shift summer experience
• Hands-on exposure to orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation
• Opportunity to work with active individuals and athletic populations
• Insight into injury recovery, strength progression, and return-to-sport planning
• Experience supporting Physical and Occupational Therapists in a performance-focused setting
• Exposure to exercise programming, movement analysis, and patient education
• Mentorship from clinicians specializing in orthopedics and sports rehab
• A highly relevant experience for PT, athletic training, and performance careers

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support therapists with non-billable patient care activities in an outpatient ortho/sports setting
• Assist with therapeutic exercises, stretches, and strengthening activities under supervision
• Prepare and set up equipment for treatment sessions (bands, weights, tables, etc.)
• Observe evaluations, movement assessments, and treatment progressions
• Assist with patient flow, including escorting and preparing patients for sessions
• Document exercises and interactions in the electronic medical record (as appropriate)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and high-energy clinical environment
• Stock and manage therapy equipment and supplies
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families
• Assist with administrative support, including scheduling and communication

What You’ll Bring

• Strong interest in orthopedic, sports medicine, or performance-based rehabilitation
• Enthusiasm for fitness, movement, and helping others return to activity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn in a hands-on, active clinical environment
• Ability to follow direction and support therapist-led care plans
• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented mindset
• Reliability and attention to detail

What to Expect

This is a full-time, day shift internship in a high-energy outpatient setting.

You’ll be actively engaged throughout the day—supporting therapy sessions, working with patients progressing through rehab, and learning how clinicians guide recovery from injury to full return to activity. Expect a dynamic environment where movement, teamwork, and patient motivation are at the center of everything.

This is an ideal experience for individuals interested in orthopedics, sports rehab, or performance-focused careers.

What Is Required (Education)

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current enrollment in (or intent to pursue) a healthcare or rehabilitation-related program preferred (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Pre-PT, Athletic Training, or similar)

Additional Requirements

• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred
• Comfort using computers and electronic medical records
• Ability to assist with patient mobility and physical activity tasks
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