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Life Path Assistant (Gap Year Student)

CompanyQLI
LocationOmaha
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Life Path Assistant, you will implement creative therapeutic activities and work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to positively impact therapy journeys. You will engage in adaptive sports and other innovative therapeutic methods.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
346
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
QLI is a private, nonprofit organization that, over the last 30 years, has grown to become one of the nation’s largest and most renowned providers of specialized rehabilitation and care for young adults with brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological injury. QLI provides a continuum of care that is among the most extensive in the nation, offering five distinct levels of treatment across a system of 211 private rooms. A leadership philosophy that engenders 400 dedicated and talented staff has led QLI to the unique distinction of being named, in a survey sponsored by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, as a Best Place to Work in Omaha an unprecedented SEVEN times and twice designated the coveted Sustained Excellence Award. To learn more about this amazing company, please visit their website at www.QLIomaha.com or www.TeamQLI.com.
About the Role

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VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORK IN OMAHA!

QLI is a national leader in providing a comprehensive approach to the therapeutic process of a person recovering from the effects of a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury. We are a passionate and mission-focused team committed to delivering life-changing rehabilitation and care. It’s not about titles at QLI - we value our people, our creativity, our results, our mission.


As a Life Path Assistant PAID Intern (year-long position), you will be in a unique position to positively impact someone’s therapy journey. You will be exposed to innovative solutions while implementing creative therapeutic activities alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team. Some of the variety to your day might include:


Adaptive Sports – think tandem bike riding, rock climbing, archery and golf

Virtual Reality – who wouldn't want to travel through space and time?

Other creative therapy methods – you are only limited by your creativity


Join the Dimension Two Team during your Gap Year to engage in experiential learning for students considering careers within healthcare. Your experience will allow you to partake in an exceptional approach to rehabilitation as you gain real-world knowledge and familiarity with several complementary divisions within our healthcare organization. You will benefit from side-by-side learning with clinicians from different specialties.


**Our interns have the same opportunities as other team members, including benefits, paid CNA training and professional development classes.**


This paid internship opportunity will allow you to challenge your comfort zone by expanding your experiential education with situations that cannot be simulated in a classroom. You will be exposed to a multitude of cultures and new ways of thinking and connecting with others. You will increase your relational skills, both self-to-others and self-to self. You will rekindle your innate curiosity of your career aspirations while contributing to serving others.


Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Four days from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, one day from 1 PM to 9 PM, and one weekend shift.

Location: On-site (in-person) 6409 N 70th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68104

  • Time Frame: This is a year long internship, so candidates must be available from May 2026 to May 2027. This internship is NOT available for just the summer.

COVID -19 Considerations: No COVID vaccination requirement

Flu Considerations: Must commit to receiving current year flu vaccination

Requirements:

  • Education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (required)
  • College Major requirements: Open to any major, but have a desire to work in the healthcare field
  • Certification requirements: Certified to work in Nebraska as a nursing assistant. (required) We offer PAID training for the right candidate if you do not have your certification yet.
  • Previous work experience: Not required
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: As part of our thorough evaluation process, you will be asked within the application screening questions to provide a response to; "What would being selected to the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Internship program mean to you?"

If you have any questions, please contact QLI Human Resources.


We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in completing this additional requirement. We look forward to reviewing your comprehensive application.


QLI is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental handicap, gender identification, citizenship status, or being pregnant, having recently given birth or having related medical conditions, or any other protected class.


Key Skills
Therapeutic ActivitiesAdaptive SportsVirtual RealityCreative TherapyHealthcareTeam CollaborationRelational SkillsExperiential Learning
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesSports & RecreationEducation
Benefits
Paid CNA TrainingProfessional Development Classes