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Clinical Information Systems Student Intern (Summer 2026)

CompanyEncompass Health
LocationVestavia Hills
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support clinical systems analysts with various projects, programs, and daily tasks as assigned by the manager. They are also responsible for summarizing technical details for management and participating in all required intern-specific activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
16670
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Encompass Health is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes more than 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
About the Role

ABOUT US

We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Clinical Information Systems Student Intern will be assigned to appropriate department and scheduled to work for a designated period of time. The department intern will be responsible for all assigned work, projects and all other duties as assigned by the manager. Each participating department should provide intern with a detailed list of these responsibilities. If the intern is participating in the company-wide summer internship program, the intern will be required to participate in all activities and to participate in the final presentation at the end of the program.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

  • Support clinical systems analysts with various efforts, projects, and programs
  • Manage projects and tasks as assigned
  • Respond to requests for assistance from business units and other internal customers
  • Contribute to ongoing improvement of clinical systems efforts
  • Keep Security Lead apprised of activities, issues, commitments, etc.·
  • Summarize technical details into high-level descriptions for presentation to CISO and other management·
  • Complete all task and assignments accurately and timely
  • Proactively seeks to learn about the company and the department
  • Participates in all intern specific activities (if applicable)
  • Create and present presentation on job skills learned (if applicable)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or relevant field
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Project support for healthcare applications and devices, implementation, and optimization that require knowledge of how to conduct workflow analysis, requirements gathering and documentation
  • Basic familiarity with identity access and management, networking, security controls for operating systems, applications, and network devices and related services/tools.
  • Working knowledge of service request fulfillment, documentation writing, metrics reporting
  • Must be able to work in our Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama from Monday, June 7th, 2027, to Friday, July 30, 2027

The Encompass Health Way 

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! 
 
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification. 
Key Skills
Clinical systems analysisProject managementWorkflow analysisRequirements gatheringDocumentation writingIdentity access managementNetworkingSecurity controlsService request fulfillmentMetrics reportingTechnical communicationHealthcare applications
Categories
TechnologyHealthcareSoftwareData & AnalyticsSecurity & Safety