Rehabilitation Services Intern

Job Description Summary:

The Rehabilitation Services Internship is an 8-week educational intern program designed to provide students with hands-on learning experience in rehabilitation services under the supervision of licensed professionals. The program bridges academic learning with real-world clinical practice, allowing the intern to apply theoretical knowledge, develop practical skills and gain insight into a healthcare environment.

Rehabilitation Services encompasses a variety of programs, including Low Vision services, Orientation and Mobility, Activities of Daily Living, Behavioral Health, Education and Assistive Technology training, and our licensed Adult Day Program. This position will also work with the Health Services and Programs Director and Vice President of Programs and Services to help cultivate and build a people centric culture.

The intern in this position must be a team player, showing humility, trustworthiness, and respect. It is important for individuals to be committed to a continuous learning environment and a champion for change, with a teamwork mentality. This position will also be responsible for collaboration with Lighthouse of Houstons support departments.

Mission:

To enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential.

Vision: A life without limits for people who are blind or low vision

The Rehabilitation Services Intern must set a good example and constantly demonstrate the Light (LIGHT) Principles of Leadership, Integrity, Growth, Humility and Trust.

Qualifications

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Patient Assessments: Gathering medical history, functional status, needs assessments, surveys, and mobility data.

- Treatment Support - Assisting in activities of daily living and occupational therapy.

- Therapeutic Techniques - Applying exercises, manual therapy, or assistive device training.

- Progress Monitoring - Recording observations and contributing to treatment plan adjustments.

- Education - Helping patients and families understand rehabilitation goals and home care strategies.

- Documentation - Maintaining accurate patient records and treatment logs.

- Team Collaboration - Working alongside physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure coordinated care

- Collaboration – Attend meetings with other departments and collaborate on various projects and initiatives, contributing fresh ideas and perspectives.

- Professional Development and Job Fairs – Attend Job Fairs and professional development programs if available

- Streamlining processes - Identifies opportunities to optimize processes and programs.

- Other General Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure and Experience:

- Currently pursuing a degree in Health Services, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

- Ability to demonstrate professional work ethics and maintain confidential information.

- Excellent customer service skills and relationship building.

- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.

- Ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team-oriented environment.

- Clinical assessment and evaluation skills

- Therapeutic intervention techniques.

- Communication and patient education.

- Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.

- Professionalism and adherence to healthcare standard

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills.

- Punctuality and strong time management skills.

- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

- Intermediate Computer Skills using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but interacts and collaborates with the leadership staff to discuss strategic opportunities and creative ways to help the organizations goals and objectives.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

- This position requires frequently sitting in a sedentary position and could require frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time based on job activity.

The Lighthouse of Houston for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the federal, state or local laws.