Fall 2026 Internship

Location Hampton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview Duration: 10-15 weeks (September-December) Schedule: 30-40 hours per week Position Summary Want to make a real impact in healthcare? In this internship, you'll work with Emergency Department leaders to improve patient flow, enhance the patient experience, and support operational improvements. You'll analyze data, observe workflows, gather feedback, and help develop solutions to reduce wait times and improve efficiency. Along the way, you'll gain firsthand exposure to healthcare leadership, operations, and decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities The Intern position serves as an educational development opportunity. Under the close direction of a colleague, assumes responsibility for operational projects and supporting the leadership initiatives for a defined period of time. Assists in completion of various projects and administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and healthcare industry. Coordinates and assists with projects based on operational needs and/or Intern's area of interest. Communicates ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks Duties will vary depending on the department, including: Assists with day-to-day operations. Supports colleagues with project tasks and deliverables. Helps with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports. Conducts research and analysis on topics relevant to the department. Contributes to the development and execution of projects. Prepares and organizes data for presentations and reports. Participates in team meetings and brainstorming sessions. Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in a college or university at an undergraduate or graduate level or an active military service member seeking a SkillBridge internship. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met About Sentara Health Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. Remote Work Availability For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Health