What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Internship, Healthcare: Advanced Degree Students, Class of 2026 position at ECG Management Consultants?
Overview
ECG is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm working in the U.S. At ECG, our primary emphasis is on quality—in our people as well as our services—and we’re seeking others who appreciate our high standards of excellence.
What’s in It for You: Consult with Purpose
At ECG, you can have a bigger impact than you ever imagined. You can draw a straight line between your work and the benefits to the healthcare services sector. We’re looking for collaborators to join our passionate team, combining experience and courage to make healthcare more accessible and patient-centric for everyone. ECG is committed to ensuring a supportive work environment that embraces DEI, recognizes performance, communicates transparently, and values work/life balance.
Your Opportunity with ECG: Internship
Our healthcare consulting internship provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to students during the summer prior to the final year of their advanced-degree studies. Interns work alongside our talented team of consultants, gaining valuable industry exposure and taking on project work consistent with that of full-time consultants. The program will last for 10 to 12 weeks during summer 2025.
As an intern, you’ll work in the Healthcare Consulting Pool consisting of four Divisions (Strategy & Enterprise Growth, Payer Strategy & Contracting, Health System Performance, and Medical Group Optimization) and be part of a team that offers a comprehensive suite of innovative, yet practical, solutions to address the most complex and high-stakes challenges that impact national healthcare. We offer an opportunity to work on a range of healthcare projects across all Divisions, servicing clients on strategy, finance, and performance improvement.
Strategy & Enterprise Growth
Develop and support strategies, planning, organizational design, transactions, and partnerships that reposition health systems, academic health systems, physician groups, and medical and health sciences schools for impact and growth.
Payer Strategy & Contracting
Optimize strategies, relationships, terms, and methodologies related to revenue and market position for healthcare providers, disrupters, and payers.
Health System Performance
Lead comprehensive performance improvement and clinical program optimization across the full continuum of care, supporting high-quality care while driving operational and financial results across all care settings.
Medical Group Optimization
Work with health systems and independent organizations to improve the performance of medical groups, with a focus on governance and leadership, integration, infrastructure, and provider compensation (design, administration, valuation, and compliance).
For more details, please visit https://www.ecgmc.com/services.
You’ll meet with clients, assist with real project deliverables, and engage in an entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged. Additionally, you’ll be assigned an independent project and have an opportunity to present it to the firm at the end of your internship.
Your Responsibilities May Include:
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, or Washington, DC. Locations may be limited based on the needs of the Division.
Schedule
Full time/nonexempt
What You Can Expect Of Us
To reward our driven, innovative, and passionate employees, we’ve built a company culture that’s centered on performance. We offer challenging work and an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of your career—and get out of it as much as you put in.
The estimated salary for this job is $60 hourly. It represents a good faith estimate of what ECG reasonably expects to pay at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, special skills, and market changes.
About ECG
With knowledge and expertise built over the course of 50-plus years, ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. ECG offers a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-related consulting services. ECG is an industry leader, offering specialized expertise to hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans. As an affiliated partner of Siemens Healthineers, ECG’s subject matter experts have a proven track record of delivering results fueled by top talent and technology. ECG’s national presence includes offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington, DC.
Apply now and make an impact for years to come.
To begin the recruitment process, please submit your resume via our career site at https://careers.ecgmc.com.
ECG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. People of color are encouraged to apply. We participate in E‑Verify as part of our onboarding process. ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa.
ECG is the most experienced healthcare consulting firm working in the U.S. At ECG, our primary emphasis is on quality—in our people as well as our services—and we’re seeking others who appreciate our high standards of excellence.
What’s in It for You: Consult with Purpose
At ECG, you can have a bigger impact than you ever imagined. You can draw a straight line between your work and the benefits to the healthcare services sector. We’re looking for collaborators to join our passionate team, combining experience and courage to make healthcare more accessible and patient-centric for everyone. ECG is committed to ensuring a supportive work environment that embraces DEI, recognizes performance, communicates transparently, and values work/life balance.
Your Opportunity with ECG: Internship
Our healthcare consulting internship provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to students during the summer prior to the final year of their advanced-degree studies. Interns work alongside our talented team of consultants, gaining valuable industry exposure and taking on project work consistent with that of full-time consultants. The program will last for 10 to 12 weeks during summer 2025.
As an intern, you’ll work in the Healthcare Consulting Pool consisting of four Divisions (Strategy & Enterprise Growth, Payer Strategy & Contracting, Health System Performance, and Medical Group Optimization) and be part of a team that offers a comprehensive suite of innovative, yet practical, solutions to address the most complex and high-stakes challenges that impact national healthcare. We offer an opportunity to work on a range of healthcare projects across all Divisions, servicing clients on strategy, finance, and performance improvement.
Strategy & Enterprise Growth
Develop and support strategies, planning, organizational design, transactions, and partnerships that reposition health systems, academic health systems, physician groups, and medical and health sciences schools for impact and growth.
Payer Strategy & Contracting
Optimize strategies, relationships, terms, and methodologies related to revenue and market position for healthcare providers, disrupters, and payers.
Health System Performance
Lead comprehensive performance improvement and clinical program optimization across the full continuum of care, supporting high-quality care while driving operational and financial results across all care settings.
Medical Group Optimization
Work with health systems and independent organizations to improve the performance of medical groups, with a focus on governance and leadership, integration, infrastructure, and provider compensation (design, administration, valuation, and compliance).
For more details, please visit https://www.ecgmc.com/services.
You’ll meet with clients, assist with real project deliverables, and engage in an entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged. Additionally, you’ll be assigned an independent project and have an opportunity to present it to the firm at the end of your internship.
Your Responsibilities May Include:
- Analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting data to inform client recommendations.
- Using financial modeling to conduct in-depth analyses and recommend executable strategies.
- Conducting stakeholder interviews.
- Leading information-gathering efforts.
- Assisting in developing and managing work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Defining project analyses and deliverables.
- Communicating project progress and seeking input.
- Developing deeper technical expertise.
- Identifying follow-on opportunities and helping scope and close such engagements.
- Assisting in the design and implementation of recommended solutions.
- Working closely with multiple project teams and ECG senior consulting leaders.
- Taking responsibility for project outcomes.
- Communicating effectively with management and executive-level client staff.
- Learning about ECG’s breadth of solutions and identifying those that reflect your personal and professional interests.
- Participating in peer and junior staff knowledge development and career advancement.
- Demonstrating the ability to excel at consulting while balancing work and your personal life.
- Acting as an ECG ambassador within personal, professional, and alumni networks.
- Graduating with the class of 2026 with a master’s degree in business administration and/or a health-related field
- Three or more years of applicable professional experience prior to graduate school (e.g., healthcare consulting and/or hospital administration or operations) or a strong business background in strategic operations, finance, or consulting
- Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare industry
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven track record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects
- Demonstrated diagnostic, analytical, and quantitative skills
- Track record of strong client service
- Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibilities
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Ability to travel as needed
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, or Washington, DC. Locations may be limited based on the needs of the Division.
Schedule
Full time/nonexempt
What You Can Expect Of Us
To reward our driven, innovative, and passionate employees, we’ve built a company culture that’s centered on performance. We offer challenging work and an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of your career—and get out of it as much as you put in.
The estimated salary for this job is $60 hourly. It represents a good faith estimate of what ECG reasonably expects to pay at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, special skills, and market changes.
About ECG
With knowledge and expertise built over the course of 50-plus years, ECG is a national consulting firm that is redefining healthcare together with its clients. ECG offers a broad range of strategic, financial, operational, and technology-related consulting services. ECG is an industry leader, offering specialized expertise to hospitals, health systems, medical groups, academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, investors, and payers/health plans. As an affiliated partner of Siemens Healthineers, ECG’s subject matter experts have a proven track record of delivering results fueled by top talent and technology. ECG’s national presence includes offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington, DC.
Apply now and make an impact for years to come.
To begin the recruitment process, please submit your resume via our career site at https://careers.ecgmc.com.
ECG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. People of color are encouraged to apply. We participate in E‑Verify as part of our onboarding process. ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa.
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