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Form of workMayo Clinic Rochester offers a paid Exercise Physiologist Internship for undergraduate and graduate students in exercise science, health and wellness promotion, and related fields. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative students looking for experience in a clinical patient care setting are encouraged to apply.
The Exercise Physiologist Internship provides students with comprehensive, hands-on practical and technical experience in delivering innovative clinical services. Internships last 12 to 15 weeks, but length may be adjusted to meet school requirements.
As part of the internship, students will get hands-on experience with the following:
- Cardiac Rehabilitation with patient care Case Management - center-based and virtual
- Virtual Cardiac Rehab via phone and Cardiac rehab app access
- Risk factor assessment and education
- Nutrition education
- Stress management education
- Exercise prescription consultation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation inpatient referrals
- Body composition testing - Dexa
- Functional assessments
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to observe other disciplines at Mayo Clinic, such as physical medicine and sports medicine, physician consultations, dietetics, physical therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac surgery, angiography, enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP), electrophysiology studies, echocardiography, vascular studies, and other patient education.
Clinical Internship Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge of the responsibilities of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
- Achieve hands-on experience and training in:
- Standard and cardiopulmonary stress testing
- Case management in Cardiac Rehab via in-person therapy sessions, video visits and virtual/telehealth.
- Interact with cardiac patients across their recovery process from the hospital to outpatient setting.
- Obtain patient care hours needed to sit for the CEP exam.
The primary purpose of the Undergraduate Internship is to provide an intern with relevant field experiences in their chosen field of study. One or more mentors will be assigned to the intern to provide instruction, guidance and to assess performance. The intern is responsible for observing the functions and processes of the assigned work unit. In addition, the intern may be given selected work assignments to reinforce the learning experience, to assess the performance levels and to provide benefit to the work unit. The intern will be responsible for completing all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility. The duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility. Placement in our internship program does not provide financial assistance with relocation, housing, or transportation. Interns must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
