Job Shadowing

Job shadowing is a short-term informal observation of a healthcare role. These experiences introduce students and learners to specific healthcare careers through the supervised observation of a healthcare provider. The goal is to assist the observer with making a healthcare career choice.

High school students who are under the age of 18 seeking a job shadowing opportunity can find information here.

The observation experience is appropriate for:

• People at least 18 years of age who are exploring healthcare careers,
• College students who are required to complete a job shadowing experience as part of their academic program

Job shadowing is not:

• An opportunity to actively participate in patient care or practice clinical skills
• A formal educational experience (student practicum or internship)
• Part of the interview process of a potential employee (please connect with our Talent Acquisition Team if you are a prospective employee)
• Intended for international providers or professionals working toward US licensure.
• Shadowing is also not available for medical students or residents.

Job Shadowing Types

Independent Job Shadow (Single Day)

Students or learners who plan to shadow at Bronson for just a single day (one site visit for less than a standard shift for the role being shadowed) can reach out to a healthcare provider at Bronson working in their area of interest. Once the student/learner and Bronson staff have confirmed, students can apply for the opportunity (rotation) at https://app.cliniciannexus.com/apply to begin the onboarding process. For single day job shadowing, onboarding should begin at least 2 weeks in advance of the start date for the job shadow.

Independent Job Shadow (Multiple Days)

Students or learners who plan to shadow at Bronson for multiple days (should not exceed 40 hours in a calendar year) can reach out to a healthcare provider at Bronson working in their area of interest. Once the student/learner and Bronson staff have confirmed, students can apply for the opportunity (rotation) at https://app.cliniciannexus.com/apply to begin the onboarding process. For multiple day job shadowing, onboarding should begin 4-6 weeks in advance of the start date for the job shadow.

Rehabilitation Observation

Rehabilitation services offers a limited number of observation opportunities during traditional fall, winter and summer semesters. Space is limited and will be filled first-come, first-served and based on staff availability. The student must commit to a minimum of 16 hours. He or she must have completed a minimum of two years of college and applying to a school of:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech and language pathology

Email Stephanie for more information or create a student account at Clinician Nexus and submit a request for the Bronson rehab job shadow/observation experience.

Bronson Shadowing Requirements

The observer should contact and make arrangements directly with a healthcare provider.

All requests for job shadowing must be received four to six weeks prior to the observation day(s)*

Requests are considered on an individual basis. Bronson is not able to honor all requests.

Approval of the request is at the discretion of the office or department manager(s), with consideration of the unit’s staffing resources, the nature of the patient population and the procedures performed.

For patient, staff and observer safety; the observer will meet Bronson’s minimum work requirements at the observer’s (or school’s) expense including:

• Immunizations
  • MMR - measles, mumps, rubella
  • Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
  • Varicella (chicken pox)
  • COVID-19
• TB test
• Flu shot: Required December through March
• A 10-Panel, non-regulated drug screen and/or a background check for high-risk areas
• Review the Student Orientation Information packet