College Student Programs

Parkview currently offers two academies, the Parkview Behavioral Health Academy and the Parkview ECHO Academy.

Parkview Behavioral Health Academy: This program allows Masters of Social Work students to complete their required learning hours toward their degree and LCSW certification at Parkview. At the end of every successfully completed semester (up to two), the student will receive a completion bonus. The intent is for students who successfully complete the academy to be hired into a LCSW role at Parkview. Students may apply to this program through their school. Current school partners include Indiana University Fort Wayne and Ball State.

Parkview ECHO Academy: This program is a partnership between Parkview Heart Institute and the University of Saint Francis (USF). Students are able to work as a fully benefited .6 ultrasound technician at PHI while completing the ECHO program at USF. All clinical hours for the ECHO program will be completed at PHI with the intent to offer ECHO positions to students upon graduation. Students may apply to this program through USF.

Program highlights

• For specific clinical career paths and all have an element of earning while learning
• Academies are partnerships between Parkview and local universities
• for individuals prior to graduation, who still have educational requirements

Duration

• Varies based on academy

Compensation

• Paid

Clinical or non-clinical

• Clinical

Applications must be submitted through the dean of your program. If you have questions, email students@parkview.com.

Parkview’s Summer Internship Program is for college students looking to work during their summer break. Summer internships allow students to take their first steps toward a career at Parkview and are offered for both clinical and non-clinical careers. Applications for this program are accepted from November 1 to January 1 of each year.

Program highlights

• Consists of events designed to allow students to network with other students and other leaders. 
• Includes a volunteer component; students are required to complete a specific number of volunteer hours at local non-profit organizations.
• Available summer internships include but are not limited to:
  •  Clinical departments
    • Nursing
    • Rehabilitation
    • Pharmacy
    • Nutrition Services
    • Research
    • Community Health and Well-Being
    • Sports Medicine
  • Non-clinical departments
    • Human resources
    • Finance
    • Information security/computer science
    • Cybersecurity

Duration

• 10 weeks (May - July)

Compensation

• Paid

Clinical or non-clinical

• Both options available

The application period is November 1 through January 1 each year. A link will be provided here when applications are available. Contact emily.franze-knickrehm@parkview.com with questions.

Learn more about summer internships at Parkview

Duration

• Job shadows: 1-8 hours in a single day
• Observation: 1-8 hours per day for multiple days, up to one week

Program highlights

• Best for individuals wanting to view an environment and are still exploring a chosen career path.
• Ideal prior to enrolling in a specific certification or degree program.
• Brief and hands-off but allow students to get an idea of what it’s like to work in a specific role or department.
• Offered for a variety of roles from clinical to non-clinical.
• Students can participate in as many job shadows or observations as they choose.
• Must be requested a minimum 60 days in advance of desired shadow/observation date(s).
• Available year-round, including the summer.

Compensation

• Unpaid

Clinical or non-clinical

• Both options available

Job shadow placements are currently closed. They will reopen in September 2024.

Program highlights

• Internships can be in-person, remote or hybrid
• Hands-on experience in your chosen field
• You can be assigned to a department or to a particular role of interest

Duration

• One semester

Compensation

• Unpaid

Clinical or non-clinical

• Both options available

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Duration

• Based on school/educational program requirements (typically several weeks or a semester)

Program highlights

• Clinicals are for individual and cohort/groups and are a requirement for a certification or degree program.
• Students enrolled in a healthcare degree or certification will be required to complete hands-on training in a clinical setting.
• A clinical can be assigned to a department or to an individual preceptor.
• Clinicals can be in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Students are assigned by location preference and availability.

Compensation

• Unpaid

Clinical or non-clinical

• Clinical

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