Community Growth Intern at Community Physicians – Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

At Community Physicians, we are a dedicated, multi-specialty medical group focused on providing exceptional, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Our mission is to improve health outcomes, enhance care transitions, and preserve the dignity of every patient we serve.

Why You Should Join Us

1. Purpose-Driven Work:
You will play a vital role in caring for medically complex older adults during their most vulnerable health transitions. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve quality of life.

2. Collaborative and Supportive Environment:
We believe in the power of partnership. You’ll work closely with facility staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care.

3. Clinical Excellence and Innovation:
We prioritize evidence-based practices and continuity of care, bringing clinical excellence to every bedside. Our model allows you to practice meaningful medicine while making a tangible difference in patients’ lives.

4. Professional Growth and Leadership:
As part of our team, you’ll have opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of geriatric care in our community. We invest in our providers’ development and support their journey toward excellence.

5. A Culture of Compassion and Respect:
We are committed to treating every patient with dignity, empathy, and respect—and we extend that same commitment to our team. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that values each member’s contribution and well-being.

Community Growth Intern – Geriatrics Outpatient Clinic (Paid)

Location: Field-based / In-Person

Employment Type: Paid Internship (Part-time or Full-time)

Compensation: $22.00 - $27.00 Hourly (competitive; healthcare experience–appropriate)

Internship Overview

The Community Growth Intern will work closely with clinic leadership and the Community

Growth Manager to support community outreach, referral engagement, and patient access

initiatives.

This internship provides direct exposure to geriatric healthcare delivery, community-based

healthcare growth, patient access workflows, and caregiver-facing engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach Support

 Assist with outreach to Assisted Living and Independent Living communities

 Support outreach to community organizations serving older adults

 Help coordinate and attend community events, educational sessions, and health talks

 Assist with preparation and distribution of clinic materials

Patient Access & Engagement

 Observe and assist with patient and caregiver education on geriatric-focused care

 Support warm handoffs to clinic scheduling teams

 Help identify and document common barriers to patient access

Clinic Growth & Operations

 Track outreach activities and engagement outcomes

 Maintain referral lists and outreach logs

 Support initiatives designed to increase clinic awareness and utilization

Learning & Professional Development

 Shadow providers and clinic staff as appropriate

 Participate in team meetings and planning discussions

 Gain exposure to healthcare operations and patient flow

Qualifications

 Current student or recent graduate in a healthcare-related or business-related field

 Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 Comfortable engaging with older adults and caregivers

 Organized, reliable, and eager to learn

 Interest in geriatrics, primary care, or healthcare systems preferred

Why This Internship

 Paid, hands-on healthcare experience

 Meaningful exposure to physician-led outpatient care

 Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals

 Opportunity for future full-time consideration based on performance