Internships are only open to Choctaw Nation tribal members currently enrolled in college.
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Therapy Services Intern will be dedicated to learning both the administrative and patient-related aspects of clinic operations.
The Therapy Services Intern will participate in Job Shadowing upon approval from the Medical Staff office.
This is a temporary, 8-week internship through the summer with a schedule of M-F 8am-4:30pm | $15.
00 per hour
Primary Tasks:
Contributes to Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority’s objectives by completing specific work assignments dependent on the intern’s best career and coursework fit and organizational needs.
Participates in various Therapy Services or related responsibilities with supervision, which could include administrative tasks, job shadowing, etc.
Participates in a trained and mentored role to gain hands-on operational knowledge of assigned responsibilities; performs basic responsibilities, assignments and/or tasks, shadows experienced staff and providers, attends internship trainings, etc.
Other duties as assigned within scope and competency of the associate.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
MINIMUM
Active student with major in Physical Therapy or related undergraduate degree program with career aspirations in the Therapy Service field.
Choctaw CDIB or Choctaw member status.
Must be currently attending an accredited college, university, or postsecondary educational institution.
Must be available to work 40 hour per week eight consecutive weeks.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.
5; 3.
0 GPA or greater preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written on a technical level.
Ability to lift 20lb or more
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently or in a group and manage priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees.
The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma.
The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits
Free gym membership
Free access to employee health clinic
Free lunch for casino & resort associates
Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
Pet insurance
Paid vacation / sick time
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(K) with company match
College tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
Employee assistance program
Employee prescription program
CNO Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc
On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
On Site Mammogram Services
Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure categories
Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates
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