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Intern Youth Services - Child Life

CompanyGeisinger
LocationDanville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will integrate classroom knowledge with practical clinical application to support assigned areas and assist with operations. Responsibilities include observing the workplace, performing job-specific tasks, and developing insights and recommendations.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
16112
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. For more information, visit geisinger.org/careers or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About the Role

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Intern (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

​​Participates in learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a clinical setting.

Job Duties:

  • Assist with supporting the assigned area, gaining practical application experience, and expanding their knowledge and skills base.
  • Interns will have the opportunity to observe the workplace and gain industry knowledge, while also performing job-specific tasks to assist with operations.
  • Assists in developing insights, results and recommendations.
  • Interns will work along side professionals in their chosen career area.

​Work is typically performed in an clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Bachelor's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Clinical Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
  • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
  • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Key Skills
Analytical ThinkingClinical SkillsCommunicationCritical ThinkingPatient Assessment And CarePatient Safety
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Healthcare BenefitsVision InsuranceDental InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits