Administrative Internship, Clinics
Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With 10 convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."
Our Culture
Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 5 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:
- Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
- Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
- Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.
Your Impactful Role
The Peachtree Orthopedics Administrative Internship is a 12-week, full-time program aimed at highly motivated individuals who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program and are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare administration. This experience is designed to provide young leaders with a work experience at a premier independent orthopedic surgery practice.
Interns will be exposed to operations, finance, and systems through project-based work experiences. Project opportunities will vary and reflect both the participant's learning goals and the organization's needs. In addition to project work, candidates will attend and document meetings, tour Peachtree Orthopedics facilities, present project findings to leadership team.
Time Commitment
- Program dates: May 19, 2025 - August 8, 2025 (12 weeks)
- Students work full-time during the week
- Students are responsible for meeting their projects' respective deadlines
- Workdays are variable and may require long hours
Placement Process
Students are placed in various areas throughout Peachtree Orthopedics based on student interest and department needs. Placement and location will be determined during the selection process.
Compensation
- Hourly rate: $18/hour
- Housing is not offered as part of compensation
Administrative Responsibilities
Depending on placement, administrative interns may:
- Assist with operations, finance, and systems projects
- Support departmental initiatives
- Analyze data and prepare reports
- Attend administrative meetings
- Coordinate with various departments
- Assist with scheduling and coordination tasks
- Prepare and organize documentation
- Participate in quality improvement projects
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:
Education and Experience
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in healthcare administration or related field
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare and healthcare administration
Skills
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and deal with problems involving several variables.
- Computer Skills: Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data analytics and project management software.
- Communication: Express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing; exhibit good listening skills.
- Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to positive team spirit.
Physical Demands
The position may require prolonged sitting and computer use. The work environment is typically in an office setting with a moderate noise level.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Dependability: Follow instructions, take responsibility, keep commitments
- Communications: Express ideas clearly, listen effectively, keep others informed
- Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities, contribute to positive team spirit
- Job Knowledge: Demonstrate required skills, learn new skills, require minimal supervision
Application Process
The application will include the following materials:
- Employment Application
- Current Resume/CV
- Undergraduate Transcript (official or unofficial)
- Graduate Transcript if applicable (official or unofficial)
- Personal Statement encompassing the following in a 500-750 word essay:
- Why are you interested in the healthcare industry?
- Why are you interested in an administrative internship at Peachtree Orthopedics?
- What educational or professional experiences have prepared you for the administrative internship?
All application materials must be submitted by 5pm on March 28, 2025. Please submit all material via the application in Jazz. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.