About the Role

As a High School Healthcare Intern, you will engage in hands-on training under the supervision of healthcare professionals, developing basic patient care skills such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with mobility. You will also learn medical terminology, electronic health record systems, and best practices in hygiene and confidentiality. The internship includes regular mentoring sessions, classroom coursework, skills labs, and exposure seminars to enhance your understanding of healthcare workflows.

The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a nationally recognized system anchored by John Peter Smith Hospital, a 582-bed facility in Fort Worth. JPS operates the county’s longest-running Level I Trauma Center and one of the nation’s busiest emergency departments. With 25+ community locations, Acclaim Health, and JPS Foundation, it expands access to exceptional, patient-centered care. As the county’s largest physician training institution, JPS offers extensive residency and fellowship programs, drives research, and leads in behavioral health services. A two-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient, JPS is governed by an 11-member Board and is committed to community well-being and medical innovation. Learn more at YesToJPS.org.

High School Healthcare Intern (SHINE Program)

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