About the role#
This is a part-time internship at UF Health for students interested in healthcare operations. You will work on-site in Gainesville for up to 20 hours per week. The schedule is flexible between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We require a commitment of at least one year for this position.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and optimization of healthcare delivery models.
- Analyze clinical workflows, patient flow, and operational processes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather data and map current processes.
- Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks within the system.
- Develop solutions and redesign initiatives to improve care coordination, resource use, and patient experience.
- Prepare documentation and presentations to communicate design concepts and project progress to stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior in an undergraduate program.
- Preferred majors include Industrial Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
- Knowledge of clinical workflows and operational processes.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams and collecting data.
- Strong skills in documentation and presentation development.
- Familiarity with healthcare delivery models and redesign initiatives.
- Two or more years of experience in healthcare process improvement or systems analysis is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Gainesville, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Role type: Part-time student internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About UF Health
UF Health is an academic health center based in Florida. It operates hospitals, physician practices, and various health programs across the northeast and north-central regions of the state. The organization was founded in 1958 and functions as a nonprofit entity. It employs over 22,000 people across the University of Florida Health Science Center and the UF Health Shands system.
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