Welcome to Kindred Healthcare’s Nursing and Therapy Student Programs. By partnering with academia to provide robust student clinical experiences, we are investing in both our own employees as well as developing future healthcare professionals. As a student or a recent graduate, you bring a fresh and unique perspective that allows us to stay current on the latest trends, research and innovations in patient care. In return, we offer exceptional educational assistance and career development opportunities, allowing you to build a rewarding future and touch many lives along the way.
Nursing Students
We are here to support you as you complete your nursing education with resources available from this website, made especially for you. Kindred Healthcare provides new and aspiring nurses the opportunity to work with patients through the full continuum of care. Opportunities exist encompassing Kindred long-term acute care hospitals, Kindred rehabilitation hospitals, and in nearly 100 locations in 22 states.
For questions or concerns, please contact our Program Manager:
Therapy Students
Kindred Healthcare is the leading provider of physical, occupational, and speech language rehabilitation at more than 300 locations. We provide therapy throughout the full continuum of care including transitional care hospitals, inpatient rehab facilities, hospital-based acute rehab units, and med/surg and outpatient therapy settings.
For questions or concerns, please contact our Program Manager:
Black Lives Matter. The Kindred Student Programs/University Relations Team strives to demonstrate actions that support the understanding of why "Black Lives Matter." It is more than a slogan to us. We value all of our students and recognize that our students of color enrich our community as they add to the diversity of Kindred Healthcare. We know that diverse students bring their perspectives and experiences as new and emerging healthcare professionals. At Kindred, you will see and feel our continuous efforts to improve our culture of inclusion and equity for everyone.
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Students are Learning
Kindred is the largest diversified post-acute healthcare provider in the United States. We provide clinical education opportunities for students in Transitional Care Hospitals, Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals and hospital-based acute rehabilitation units from coast to coast. Click the button below to explore participating Student Program facilities by state.
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Training, Support, Experience & Expertise
Kindred Student Programs provide an exciting mix of academic and hands-on learning opportunities. Take advantage of on-campus guest lectures and workshops. Learn about our care settings through welcome calls, forums, and our “Spot On” newsletter; all supported by our clinical team and their leaders.
There are countless of opportunities for you as a new and aspiring nurse or therapist to work with patients throughout the full continuum of care.
Crash Cart Quiz
Study where the items are contained in a crash cart and take the Crash Cart Crash Course to test your knowledge.
Resources
Campus Events
View our Events Calendar to see if we will be at your school or hosting an event near you any time soon.
Therapy Licensure Boards
Find information on State Therapy Licensure Boards by selecting the discipline below. You can also search archived articles, review expert clinical advice and access helpful professional links and information.
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To ask questions, apply, and receive the latest updates and clinical resources from Kindred Student Programs, please fill out your student profile. Join us and see what a collaborative and positive work environment supported by a strong team of clinical leaders can mean for you.
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