Process Improvement Intern - Summer 2027

Process Improvement Internship Job Code: 1079 Department: Leadership Team/Process Improvement Reporting Relationship: Process Improvement Specialist Pay : $18/hour Mary Free Bed Summary We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been shaped for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee — from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics, and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, our physicians, nurses, and therapists help patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care. Mission Statement Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees. Clinical Variety & Challenge. An interdisciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities. Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing a small-team atmosphere. Trust in Each Other. Every employee is trusted to make decisions that support our patients, staff, and community. A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service have built a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Summary

The Intern provides support with a wide range of daily tasks and projects involving HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and general administrative responsibilities. This internship is designed to offer broad exposure to Human Resources operations and Talent Acquisition processes to help the intern develop practical knowledge and professional experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities · A3 Thinking & Problem Solving: Assist in developing A3 reports to document root cause analysis and proposed countermeasures for operational challenges. · Waste Walks & Observations: Conduct regular "Gemba" walks and waste identification sessions across clinical and administrative departments. · Data Collection & Time Studies: Perform time-and-motion studies to establish productivity baselines and identify bottlenecks in patient flow or staff workflows. · Process Mapping: Create current-state and future-state maps to visualize complex healthcare processes and support standardization. · Visual Management: Assist in the design and implementation of…

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