Intern - Research Institute at FORTE' SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDICS

Description

Organization Overview

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.

We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!” 

Position Summary 

Forté Sports Medicine is seeking a seasonal intern for our Research Institute.  Forté Institute Interns will be involved in all aspects of the research and education activities at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and the Forté Orthopedic Research Institute. Interns will be partnered with our healthcare professionals on clinical trials and R&D projects. They will also have the opportunity to work alongside our orthopedic device industry partners in the bioskills lab and on special projects. Significant focus will be placed on hands-on activities in our bioskills and innovation labs. Interns will also have the opportunity to join other healthcare learners in grand rounds, symposiums, and external events.  Based on their internship experience and future career goals, the interns will complete a presentation at the end of the summer.  

Position requires variable hours, Monday - Friday, and some Saturdays at our Carmel, IN orthopedic research institute.  Applicants must be generally available from May 15 to August 15.  

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Participate in clinical trial approval processes, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing.
• Assist lab coordinator in setup, facilitation, and clean-up in bioskills lab
• Support reps and doctors during bioskills labs
• Keep the storage and prep rooms clean and organized
• Assist in handling anatomical specimens before and after labs
• Assist physicians with 3D models and prints
• Support institute fundraising activities
• Analyze and report on outcomes trends

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Able to read and comprehend instructions, write reports and correspondence, and respond to questions verbally and in writing
• Routinely read, interpret, and analyze data and reports
• Routinely writes detailed reports
• Routinely presents information and responds to questions from clients, customers, managers and the general public
• Routinely applies common sense understanding of lab and research language to carry out instructions
• Routinely solves practical problems

Work Environment

• This position is primarily performed in a general office environment with periodic exposure to toxic or hazardous waste encountered in a research lab 

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing, walking, sitting
• Frequent speaking, listening, computer and phone use
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and / or crawling
• Infrequent lifting of up to 50 pounds

Travel Required - NONE

Required Education and Experience

• Must be enrolled in a U.S.-based, accredited college degree program in a health care or biomedical engineering program.
• Preference will be given to undergraduate students who have completed their sophomore or junior academic year, or students in entry-level graduate programs. 
• Verified GPA of 3.50 or above. 

Forte Sports Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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