Interested students should visit our website, www.publicsafetymed.com. Students will need to select the Education icon at the top of the page followed by the Internship Program icon. Here, the students can review the internship requirements as well as download an internship application. Students interested in internship, please e-mail resume with cover letter to
Abby.Berghoff@publicsafetymed.com or apply online.
For further questions or additional information, contact:
Abby Berghoff, B.S.
Health/Fitness Specialist
Internship Coordinator
Public Safety Medical
324 E. New York Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317.964.2349 Direct Line
317.972.1180 Office Phone
317.972.1190 Fax
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812-465-1685
Medical/Hospital/Clinical Internships
This facility provides wellness and fitness exams for over 180 fire, police, and sheriff departments across the state of Indiana and Ohio. During an internship students will gain hands-on experience in the areas of treadmill testing, ECG interpretation, body composition analysis, muscular strength and endurance testing, flexibility testing, and fitness consultations. Students may have the opportunity to be involved in research projects and data collection as well. For the services provided during the internship, each intern will also receive a $1000 stipend.
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
Contact: Kendra Connor (Physical Therapist) 812-479-1411
kconnor@evansvillerehab.com
3701 Bellemeade Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
Contact: Dave Graber, PT, ATC/L 812-482-6282
davegraber@norrislove.com
1900 Saint Charles Street
Jasper, IN 47546
Fall, Spring, and Summer internships are available for students interested
in a career with the Activities/Social Services departments of long-term care facilities. The intern will assist in developingand implementing a variety of activities that include each of Solarbron's
six components of wellness including intellectual, occupational, emotional,
spiritual, social, and physical. Essential duties and responsibilities
include coordinating resident-centered activity programs and other related
duties for both departments.
Students interested should contact Teri McNeely at 985-0055 for an interview
or submit cover letter and resume to:
| Teri McNeely, MS
Program Director for Social Services and Campus Activities The Terrace The Communities of Solarbron 1701 McDowell Road Evansville, IN 47712 |
St. Mary's Cardiopulmonary Rehab
St. Mary's Heart Institute located in Evansville, IN offers an internship program for students with a goal of working towards their Bachelor's or Master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or other related field. Students will receive extensive experience in phase II and phase III cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Our cardiopulmonary rehab program has over 400 patients enrolled. Students will also participate in patient education, patient assessment and community health screenings.
Observational experience will include stress testing, echocardiography, cat lab, nuclear medicine, EECP, CABG surgery, PFT studies, and Doppler studies. A shared internship with St. Mary's Health Matters Fitness Center may also be considered. An eight to sixteen week, hands-on internship is available every fall, spring, and summer. Requirements include academic courses/credit and current CPR certification.
Observational experience will include stress testing, echocardiography, cat lab, nuclear medicine, EECP, CABG surgery, PFT studies, and Doppler studies. A shared internship with St. Mary's Health Matters Fitness Center may also be considered. An eight to sixteen week, hands-on internship is available every fall, spring, and summer. Requirements include academic courses/credit and current CPR certification.
All interested students should contact Liesl Fraley, MS or Erica Forsee, RN:
St. Mary's Heart Institute |
(812) 485-4000
Additional information
Additional information
The internship program at Health Matters Center provides students with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of health, fitness and leadership skills while working within our fitness/wellness areas. The internship can be divided into three categories, Fitness Center, Health Promotion, or combination of both. The program is designed so that each intern can experience serving the health and wellness needs of St. Mary's employees and or the community. Practical experience in both the Fitness Center/Health Promotion areas include, but are not limited to the following:
- Daily administration of the Health Matters Center including all fitness and wellness programming.
- The St. Mary's Healthy Living wellness program including basic health screenings, health risk assessments and personal health coaching.
- Disease management programming
- Fitness assessment and exercise prescription
- Development of incentive programs
- Development of projects for and participation in community health fairs
- Corporate wellness experience
To apply for internship or for more information please contact Susie Chapman, Health and Fitness Manager. 812-485-4745, email skchapman@stmarys.org or send the following application materials:
- Student internship application
- Resume
- Copy of immunizations
- One written recommendation
- Copies of applicable certifications
| Download the Application here |
Address: St. Mary's Health Matters Center Attn: Susie Chapman, Health and Fitness Manager 3700 Washington Ave. Evansville, IN 47750 |
(812) 485-4000
Owensboro Medical Health System—HealthPark
Contact Tony Mattingly (Fitness Supervisor) tony.mattingly@omhs.org 270-688-5433
Address: 1006 Ford Ave Owensboro, KY 42301
Interns will assist with fitness testing for the general population, business, industry, and doctor referred, exercise prescription for general membership and doctor referred, health fair and health opportunities, development of presentation to present to staff before end of internship is recommended. To apply for internship, complete a job application. Resume needed and interview with panel included. Internships available during fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Wabash General Hospital
Contact: Jill Wilkinson 618-263-6343 jwilkinson@wabashgeneral.com
Address: 1418 College Drive Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Description: Observe physical therapy, orthopedic surgeries, and athletic training. Assist physical therapists and athletic trainer with various tasks such as sanitizing equipment and assisting patients with some physical exercises.
Tri-State Orthopaedics
Contact: Amber Anslinger (OTD, OTR/L) 812-477-1558
Sullivan Co. Community Hospital Fitness Center
Those interested in internship should send resume to: Carly LeDune
Internships available during both Fall and Spring semesters
Contact: Carly LeDune (Director) carly.ledune@schosp.com 812-268-2535
PO Box 10
Sullivan, IN 47848
Vanderburgh County Health Department
Intern responsibilities include learning about the services and divisions of the health department and what Public Health is about. Interns will work on PowerPoint projects, help out at health fairs and screenings, and follow the health educator and their programs. To apply for internship send a letter of interest to Mary Jo Borowiecki. Internships available during Spring and Summer semesters.
Contact: Mary Jo Borowiecki, Health Education Supervisor
420 Mulberry St. Evansville, IN 47713 mborowiecki@vanderburghgov.com
Union Hospital for Fitness & Performance
Contact: Call or email Rayetta Gillaspy with intentions and provide a resume for interview purposes. Internship available during fall, spring and summer semesters. Rayetta Gillaspy/Manager Work: 812-238-7311 rgillaspy@uhhg.org
Union Hospital Professional Office Building
1606 N. 7th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 238-7311
Job Title: Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Internship
Department: Center for Fitness & Performance
Job Duties: Operate all cardiovascular and weight training equipment, demonstrate ability to take accurate pulse and blood pressure, demonstrate consistent knowledge of basic assessment and processing of height, weight, BP, body fat, circumference, flexibility tests, grip strength, health history and prescreening paperwork. Identify high health risk members according to guidelines and follow proper procedures for medical release. Assist clientele with health and fitness goals and properly aid in individualized exercise prescription, properly monitor clientele for warning and/or danger signs. Motivate clientele with positive feedback, encouragement, and documented progress.
Qualifications: Exercise Science Major or equivalent field of study, willingness to attend orientation program for areas in job duties, current CPR & AED certification or willingness to obtain certification within one month of joining staff.
Methodist Hospital Therapeutic Services
Contact: Gina Schultheis, PT gschultheis@methodisthospital.net
270-827-7593
1305 N. Elm Street
Henderson, KY 42420
American Red Cross
General Responsibilities: Community outreach, health fairs, organizing youth (Club Red) Program, other assigned duties.
Contact: Ali Langen (Development Coordinator) 812-471-7200 alangen@arcswin.org
29 S. Stockwell Rd.
Evansville, IN 47714
Welborn Foundation Wellness & Fitness Center
Internships available during the fall and spring semester.
Contact: Gloria Schwartz (Wellness Coordinator) gschwart@ivytech.edu 812-429-0585
3501 First Ave. Evansville, IN 47710
Intern responsibilities: assist with daily operations of fitness center, supervise workouts, conduct equipment orientations, encourage participants, correct improper techniques, be available to answer questions, demonstrate proper exercise techniques and use of equipment, and describe policies and procedures of the fitness center, develop sound individualized exercise programs based on personal fitness goals and current fitness level, conduct fitness assessments including resting heart rate and blood pressure, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance and body composition and or/circumference, assist with various wellness and fitness programs: health fairs, wellness screens/events, newsletter.
Orthopedic Associates, INC
Contact: Jason, Director Physical Therapy jason@oaevansville.com www.oaevansville.com
533 W Colombia Street
Evansville, IN 47710
Dawn Welborn-Mabrey (Registered Physical Therapist)
For more information Contact: at 812-983-4309
10600 Seven Hills Rd.
Elberfeld, IN 47613
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
St Francis Indy Internship
The Lutheran Hospital of Indiana provides an internship program in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. The clinical appointment is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students in Exercise Physiology or related majors to the practical applications of exercise in the clinical setting. See attachment for additional details.
Download a description of the internship here.St Francis Indy Internship
This internship runs from May
14- Aug 17.
Students may find more details on Eagle Career
Launch
If a USI student is selected for this opportunity they must notify Career Services Our interns work in an independent environment that allows them to learn the responsibilities of running a screening center and coordinating community education events.
Heart Center interns also will:
- be certified to perform a finger stick blood collection procedure
- work with patients one-on-one in a clinical setting collecting blood pressure and biometric results
- shadow and work hands-on in other areas of the hospitals
- assist with Go Red for Women and Heart Walk events as well as other community events
- be exposed to the areas of business development and marketing.
Interns work in a normal office environment and the dress is business casual. Interns work approximately 30 to 40 hours per week. A stipend of $2,000 will be awarded for after the completion of the semester.
- Community health
- Exercise science
- Health promotions
- Fitness studies
- Other related areas of study.
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