Curiosity
Curiosity.
– a must-have for our new hires.
We’re always looking for fresh perspectives.
To keep making an even more remarkable health care experience, we’re after your new ideas and unique viewpoints. That’s why we offer a variety of internships, externships, and development programs to give you a leg up and help find the perfect position for your passion.
Programs for Students and New Grads
Looking for the opportunity to enhance your future potential while helping us transform the future of health care? We’ve got many internship and leadership programs available offering you the ability to gain real-world experience within our dynamic organization.
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Internship and Development Programs
Internships
Want to take on an exciting challenge that will put you at the head of the class? Our Internships give you that opportunity. Through a variety of assignments, you’ll be able to turn your knowledge into real-life achievement.
We offer both rotational and 10-12 week full-time internships. You’ll work with experienced professionals as you gain meaningful, hands-on experience and skill development. You can look forward to:
Supporting business initiatives and adding value while impacting business solutions
Connecting with leadership through networking events and team-building initiatives
Experiencing the potential for full-time employment upon graduation
Development Programs
We’re looking for high-potential performers with a passion for finance to join us in this 3-5 year, graduate-level rotational program. You’ll rotate through a variety of roles as you immerse yourself in strategic and operational priorities across the finance organization and collaborating business units.
Join us and enjoy:
Competitive salary and benefitsChallenging and meaningful work at the forefront of innovationNetworking opportunities with peers and leaders
Exposure to executive leadershipRobust performance feedback andcareer development planning
Mentor ProgramSenior and Executive Finance leaders serve as mentors to provide direction and guidance
As an Enterprise Technology Development Program (ETDP) associate, you’ll enter the health care IT field, and with the chance to be accepted into the program months before you graduate, you’ll gain bragging rights over your peers. In this two-year program, you’ll go through four rotations in one of these disciplines:
Project Management / Business AnalysisTurn detailed information into actionable results for our customers.
Application DevelopmentCreate solutions throughout the software development life cycle.
Security / IT OperationsTake down the hackers and defeat data breaches.
Join us and enjoy:
Competitive salary and benefitsChallenging and meaningful work at the forefront of innovationNetworking opportunities with peers and leadersExposure to executive leadershipRobust performance feedback andcareer development planning
Valuable guidance and direction through our Mentor ProgramPlay a leading role in shaping the future of health care. This two-year rotational program helps college graduates fast-track their careers through a series of exciting assignments in such areas as corporate, customer, operations, and provider/hospital. With development and networking opportunities, you’ll be better prepared for a permanent role in your area of interest — with an expedited track to leadership.
Join us and enjoy:
Competitive salary and benefitsChallenging and meaningful work at the forefront of innovationNetworking opportunities with peers and leadersExposure to executive leadershipRobust performance feedback and career development planningMentor Program members of management serve as mentors to provide direction and guidanceLooking to gain in-depth exposure to the inner workings of a world-class health system? You’ll find what you’re looking for with the Allegheny Health Network Administrative Fellowship Program. This two-year rotational post-graduate training program offers Master’s students the opportunity to gain insight into the operational, clinical, and strategic growth of Allegheny Health Network and the health care system. You’ll operate under the mentorship and guidance of your Preceptor and other executive leaders, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in health care management.
Join us and enjoy:
Competitive salary and benefitsChallenging and meaningful work at the forefront of innovationNetworking opportunities with peers and leadersExposure to executive leadershipRobust performance feedback andcareer development planning
As a Sales Development Program associate, you’ll fast track your career to a Client Manager within health care sales. This two-year rotational program is designed to prepare associates for a career in our Sales organization after completion! Throughout the program, participants will gain exposure to areas of our business such as Product & Network, Actuary & Underwriting, and Regional and National Sales.
Join us and enjoy:
Competitive salary and benefitsNetworking opportunities with peers and leadersExposure to executive leadershipRobust performance feedback andcareer development planning
Mentorsto guide and support you throughout the program
Join an innovative team helping to transform health care! This rotational program supports aspiring actuaries on their journey to credentialship and beyond, and advances their careers through a series of robust roles in areas such as pricing, reserving, trend/forecast, underwriting, enterprise risk management, revenue program management, medical economics, clinical care pathways, provider contracting & more. With development, networking, and rotational opportunities across 30+ actuarial and other cross-functional teams, you’ll be better prepared to discover your areas of interest and become an effective business partner and leader.
Join us and enjoy:
Competitive salary and benefits
Robust Acturial exam support
Cross-functional rotational programNetworking opportunities with peers and leadersExposure to executive leadershipRobust performance feedback andcareer Development Planning & Mentoring
Nursing Opportunities
Our 11-week Allegheny Health Network Summer Nurse Extern Program will expose you to real-life scenarios and hands-on experiences in fast-paced hospital settings, testing the skills learned in school while challenging you to expand your knowledge.
Other benefits of participating in this program are:
Other benefits of participating in this program are:
Stand out in a highly competitive field when you include Nurse Externship experience on your resume.
Gain insights on the units you’d like to work upon your graduation from school.
What one of our externs said
During the summer as a PNA, I was able to expand my knowledge on various aspects of patient care and apply what I had learned previously to everyday real-life scenarios. The externship has really prepared me to step into the RN role when I graduate next year as the program has a hands on approach. The staff was quick to involve me with whatever they could. If there was an interesting case or a bedside procedure being done, they pulled me aside and made sure I was able to have that experience.I always strive to put the patient first and meet any needs they may have during this stressful time in their life. No one wants to be admitted to the hospital, but you can really make a difference by being there for them and providing the best possible care. Without having a team that is cohesive with the same values and work ethic, it would be much harder to provide that care. Luckily, I am surrounded by professionals who are always there to help and look out for each other.
– Zachary Clark, 2018 St. Vincent Nurse Extern
To qualify for a nurse extern position, you must be enrolled in an approved diploma/degree nursing program. We also encourage you to have had at least two semesters of clinical.
Our Allegheny Health Network Graduate Nurse positions will expose you to real-life scenarios and hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital setting allowing you to take your career from the classroom to the bedside!
As a Graduate Nurse, you are automatically enrolled in our one-year residency program that will support your growth as you transition into your nursing career. Through this experience, our Nurse Facilitators will help you develop your critical thinking, clinical judgment and communication skills so you can more easily navigate this transitional period.
This program is done in addition to our standard Nursing Orientation and during your scheduled work hours.
The Residency Program is built on three core curriculum areas focused on:
Leadership Including managing resources for patient care and collaborating with interprofessional teams
PATIENT SAFETY AND OUTCOMES Including quality and nurse sensitive indicators
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
With special attention to practice issues, managing change, patient condition, ethics, and end-of-life care
You will also have the opportunity to participate in peer discussions, case studies, simulations, and enhanced learning opportunities!
Entry Level
We understand that Development Programs are not for everyone. That’s why we offer full-time Associate-level opportunities for recent college graduates across our portfolio of leading health care companies.
These opportunities are functionally aligned and support all of our business. The Associate-level positions become available based on business needs. Be sure to check back often for the latest openings!
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
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