Industrial Engineering Intern

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of designated staff, performs assigned duties that aid in the overall educational experience of the intern.

This is a long-term, paid engagement with increasing responsibility and direct collaboration with Senior Nursing Leaders.

The core focus of this role is data analytics and interpretation at an enterprise level — working directly with nursing leadership to collect, organize, and analyze operational data spanning staffing ratios, patient throughput, quality outcomes, and workforce trends. The intern will transform raw data into clear narratives that drive strategic decisions, developing recurring reports and interactive dashboards. Candidates with experience in Power BI are strongly encouraged to apply; those without prior exposure will develop proficiency in Power BI and other data programs as a structured part of the role.

Beyond reporting, this intern will identify process improvement opportunities rooted in enterprise data trends. Using Industrial Engineering principles — Lean methodologies, time-motion analysis, and systems thinking — the intern will translate insights into actionable recommendations for nursing leadership.

Essential Functions:
• May work on special projects and assignments for a department at Orlando Health.
• Works with other team members on processes and procedures for the assigned department.
• Job duties will vary depending on departmental needs and individual skills sets.
• This is a temporary assignment for college students obtaining work experience.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions:
• Establishes and maintains an open communication process throughout the corporation that reaches patients, visitors, families, physicians, and team members such that each feels that they are treated special each time they encounter Orlando Health.
• Any other duties as designated.

Education/Training:
Must be able to demonstrate reading, verbal and written communication, mathematical, and reasoning skills typically acquired through completion of a high school education.