Ergonomics Intern

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for an Ergonomics Intern to join our Professional Development and Wellness department. This position is a part-time, 24 hours per week, internship opportunity based out of our regional office located in Washington, DC with a hybrid work model. Please note, this position is ineligible for benefits. The summer internship program runs for about 12 weeks with a start date of May 29^th and end date of August 14^th. Click here to learn more about MAPMG’s Internship Program.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. 

Reporting to a Senior program manager in Ergonomics, the Ergonomics Intern will work with the Senior Director of Organizational Culture and Wellness and the Senior Program Manager of Ergonomics across multiple initiatives to advance strategic operational goals for the Wellness Department. The Ergonomics Intern’s role will execute in the collection of meaningful ergonomic data and provide logistical assistance in the ongoing various projects of the ergonomics program. You will assist with ongoing ergonomics program evaluation through data collection dissemination and survey analysis and provide input to optimize the current workflow of ergonomic initiatives for physicians and staff.

You can expect to:

• Assist the Senior Program Manager of Ergonomics in coordinating and promoting ergonomic opportunities including onsite and virtual educational events for seminars on ergonomics.
• Assist with ongoing ergonomics program evaluation through data collection dissemination and survey analysis.
• Provide input to optimize the current workflow of ergonomic initiatives for physicians and staff.
• Review and update the ergonomics product list, the handouts, the home office product catalog used in the Mid-Atlantic states and other commonly used data and contact lists.
• Other duties as required.

What is required: 

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or ergonomics. Recent college graduates are ineligible for the internship program
•  Must be available to work part-time, 24 hours a week, for a minimum of 12 weeks
•  Minimum work experience: None required, but previous experience in working in prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries is a plus
•  Specific project/work experience: Interest or coursework related to physical ergonomics in general, and in a healthcare environment.
•  Soft skills: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude
•  Must be able to commute to the Washington D.C. regional office a minimum of 5 times during the internship
•  Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
•  Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment. Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

The starting hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $25.00, which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity: 

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.