Fall 2026 Internship

Sentara Health

Posted 25 days ago

Internship

Hampton, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will work with Emergency Department leaders to analyze workflows, gather feedback, and develop solutions to improve patient flow and operational efficiency. They will also assist with administrative duties, project deliverables, and data preparation for reports and presentations.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or are an active military service member seeking a SkillBridge internship. You will work with Emergency Department leaders to improve patient flow, enhance the patient experience, and support operational improvements, gaining exposure to healthcare operations and leadership.

Must Have Skills for ATS

data analysis

project management

Job Description

City/State

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.

  • 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: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

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

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.

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, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet®️ recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018). Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sentarahealth Follow us on Instagram at @SentaraHealth
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