New Graduate Physical Therapist Mentorship Program — For Newly and recently graduated physical therapists

VNSNY’s mentorship program offers new and recent physical therapist graduates the opportunity to learn home health care physical therapy by working under the guidance of a dedicated rehab clinical advisor (RCA) and an enriched transition-to-practice curriculum. Opportunities exist for full-time employment in the regions of Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Bronx/Westchester.  In this role, you will provide physical therapy services for patients with a wide range of rehabilitation needs.

Our mentorship program allows you to:

• Enhance your clinical and critical thinking skills;
• Develop professionally under the guidance of a mentor with one-to-one field supervision for the first two months of employment;
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues on an interprofessional service team; and  
• Take advantage of long-term career opportunities and
• Become an "expert-generalist." 

You’ll also receive comprehensive initial orientation and weekly training sessions,  including computer-based training for patient care documentation and disease-specific clinical skills, and attend inservices and free continuing education courses.

If you are a new or recent physical therapist graduate, and are licensed in New York State, we’d like to speak with you. Click here for more information.

Scholars in Home Health Care — For Nursing Students
For eight weeks each summer, VNSNY offers paid summer internships which provide education work opportunities for nursing students about to enter their senior year.  The program includes:

• Classes, conferences, and observational field experiences
• Mentoring by experienced VNSNY nurses
• Access to nurse recruiters and job listings
• A comprehensive perspective of the specialty of home health care

Applications will be accepted starting February 1, 2012. For more information regarding applying for the 2012 Scholars in Home Health Care Program, click here.

To learn more about our program, view our video or read student testimonials.  To view the video on YouTube, click here.

Rehab Scholars in Home Health Care — For PT and OT Students
VNSNY also offers 8-week, paid summer internships to physical and occupational therapy students.  This sister program assigns students to work with experienced VNSNY physical therapy and occupational therapy clinicians within the five boroughs of New York City or Nassau or Westchester County. 

Applications are no longer accepted. Please check back starting February 1, 2013 to apply for the 2013 Rehab Scholars in Home Health Care Program.

Work-Study Program — For Students
VNSNY offers nursing and rehabilitation students work-study assignments that vary in length, project, and focus.  The program schedule is flexible and adapted around the student’s availability while attending classes.  These experiences are designed to:

• Promote leadership
• Increase communication skills
• Foster professional growth
• Develop educational design skills
• Hone business acumen
• Encourage research proficiency
  

Home Health Care Nursing Internship Program — For Newly Licensed Professionals

VNSNY’s internship program offers new and recent BSN and ADN graduates the opportunity to learn home health care nursing by working under the guidance of a dedicated clinical advisor and an enriched transition-to-practice curriculum. Opportunities exist for both per-diem and full-time employment.  In this role, you will provide nursing care and case management for patients with a range of nursing, chronic care, and rehabilitation needs.

Our internship allows you to:

• Enhance your clinical and critical thinking skills;
• Develop professionally under the guidance of a mentor with one-to-one field supervision;
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues on an interprofessional service team; and  
• Take advantage of long-term career opportunities.   

You’ll also receive comprehensive initial orientation and weekly training sessions, including computer-based training for patient care documentation and disease-specific clinical skills.

If you’re a new or recent nursing graduate, are licensed in New York State, and had a nursing program GPA of 3.5 or higher, we’d like to speak with you.

Online applications from new or recent nursing graduates are being accepted starting now. If you are a licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, have a strong interest in the specialty of Home Health Care Nursing and you had a nursing program cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, we invite you to apply. For more information, click here.