Medical Health and Wellness Intern #02-25

The programs under the Medical Health and Wellness Section of the Compliance Division are varied in their nature and scope. The professions are vital to maintain public health and ensure consumers are protected and receive competent care when they need help in the specialties TDLR regulates. These specialties include Athletic Trainers, Dietitians, Dyslexia Therapists, Hearing Fitters and Dispensers, Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Orthotists and Prosthetists, Massage Therapists, Barbers and Cosmetologists, Sanitarians, Code Enforcement Officers, and Water Well Drillers. The section is an information resource that provides expertise, expedites solutions, and performs outreach to connect the agency with those it regulates and serves. 

General Description

The Medical Health and Wellness Intern reports to the Health and Wellness Section Manager.  The Medical Health and Wellness Intern’s role is to assist with professional education and outreach, research, assisting program staff at conferences, and other duties related to program administration. The Medical Health and Wellness Intern is provided training to perform tasks and would learn about the requirements of a Medical Health and Wellness Program Specialist and the regulation of professional licenses for Medical Health and Wellness occupations in Texas. 

This position will report to TDLR North Campus 1106 Clayton Ln. Austin, TX 78723. 

Essential Duties

• Assist with compiling training materials and creating presentations for outreach projects using PowerPoint and other software systems.
• Assist program staff with the oversight and administration of programs, including responding to emails, reviewing webpage content and updating forms and applications.
• Assist with research on statutes and program rules in other states and interstate compact development.
• Assist with reviewing standard operating procedures to ensure all processes are appropriately documented for the administration of the program.
• Assist providing support at professional association conferences.
• Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the Agency’s core values.
• Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activities and critical matters affecting the operations and well-being of the Programs and the Department.
• Attends professional development and career readiness programs facilitated by the Human Resources and Operations Support division.
• Adheres to all Department procedures and personnel policies, including procedures relating to confidential information, and perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in government, health administration, business administration, or a related field. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum of 12 semester hours earned at time the intern application is submitted. For fall and/or spring semester internships, undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and graduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours. Applicants must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale OR "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system. Must have internet connection, computer or laptop, and office workspace at home. 

Applicants must have completed the TXWORKS Student Eligibility Form and submit letter of eligibility and college transcript with internship application. 

Military Occupation Specialty Code:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 15P- Aviation Operations Specialist, LS- Logistics Specialist, YN- Yeoman, 0100 Basic Admin. Marine, 01- Manpower and Administration or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Remarks:

General knowledge of professional licensing standards within the medical and health profession programs regulated by TDLR. Skill in working in the Office 365 suite programs, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

How to apply:

Summer 2024 internship positions are participating in the TXWORKS program. Interested applicants must be residents of Texas attending a college/university within the State of Texas in addition to other requirements. To begin your application, please complete the Student Eligibility Form. 

Intern applications may be downloaded from TDLR’s website https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/employ.htm. E-mail or fax applications to: TDLR, Human Resources Office, Austin Texas 78711. Fax (512) 475-3377. Email Human.Resources@tdlr.texas.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of State Applications. Applications not completely filled out may be rejected. Only typed applications will be considered.