High School Internships at Simply Southern Chiropractic Center

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in healthcare, our internship program gives you the chance to find out. We’ve had the pleasure of working with local students for the past four years through Greenville County Schools and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce LaunchGVL Work-Based Learning program.

Now we’re opening our doors to Spartanburg District 5 students through RD Anderson ATC as well. More students in our area can experience what it’s like to be part of a healthcare team that genuinely cares about each patient who walks through our doors.

Table of Contents:

• What Makes Our Chiropractic Internship Program Special?
• Chiropractic Assistant Skills You’ll Build
• High School Internship Program Requirements & Details
• Student Success Stories: From Intern to Healthcare Career
• Why Choose Simply Southern’s Chiropractic Internship Program?
• Start Your Healthcare Journey Today
• Frequently Asked Questions

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What Makes Our Chiropractic Internship Program Special?

This program goes way beyond just getting your required hours. You’ll actually work alongside our team as a real chiropractic assistant, helping patients and learning what it takes to make people feel better every day. It’s perfect if you’re considering chiropractic school, other healthcare internship opportunities, or just want to build strong work skills that’ll help you in any field.

Real Healthcare Experience

From your first day, you’re part of our clinical team. You’ll work directly with patients, help with treatments, and see how a successful healthcare practice really operates. This hands-on experience isn’t busy work or just watching from the sidelines. You’ll be earning both high school credit and a good wage while contributing to our patients’ care.

Dr. Duncan’s “Boot Camp” Training Program

Every intern starts with our complete six-week training program. We call it “Dr. Duncan’s Boot Camp,” and here’s how it works:

Training Schedule (Weeks 1-6):

• Mondays: 4-5 hours of training and education
• Tuesday Evening, Thursday Evening, and Saturday: Working with real patients, using what you learned

This means you’re learning something new every Monday, then immediately putting it to use with actual patients throughout the rest of the week. You’ll learn important chiropractic assistant skills like:

• Greeting patients and helping them through their visit
• Using therapeutic equipment (thumper massage tools, laser therapy)
• Assisting with STEM therapy
• Adjustment table setup and protocols
• Learning basic anatomy and where different muscle groups are
• Teaching patients through our “Simply Staying Young” education program

Chiropractic Assistant Skills You’ll Build

Clinical Skills

As a chiropractic assistant, you’ll get hands-on experience with chiropractic medical equipment, learn patient care basics, and understand how different treatments help people reach their wellness goals. You’ll learn to use our therapeutic equipment and see how these treatments make a real difference in people’s everyday lives.

You might also work with patients who come to us for issues like neuropathy or other conditions that require specialized care.

Life Skills & Professional Development

Beyond the clinical training, this program teaches you life skills that’ll help you no matter what career path you choose:

1. Being reliable: In healthcare, patients count on you. You’ll learn what it means to show up on time and be prepared every day.
2. Communication: You’ll learn how to talk with patients, work with colleagues, and be part of a healthcare team.
3. Work ethic: Understanding what it takes to do your job well, even when things get busy or challenging.
4. Public speaking: Through our patient education program, you’ll build confidence presenting information to others.
5. Customer service: Learning to handle interactions with patients in a professional and caring manner.
6. Tech skills: Getting comfortable with the software and technology we use in modern healthcare.

You’ll also learn about spine health and other wellness topics that help you understand how the body works and heals.

Skills for Any Career Path

The professional habits and communication skills you develop here can help you in any career, and they’re the kinds of skills that employers value, no matter what field you end up in.

High School Internship Program Requirements & Details

Who Can Apply?

• High school students from Greenville County Schools or Spartanburg District 5
• Students taking health science classes or with some basic anatomy knowledge
• Students interested in healthcare or helping people
• Students who understand this is an active job (you’ll be on your feet, not sitting at a desk)

Time Commitment

• Training Phase: Mondays 4:00-8:00 PM for 6 weeks
• Work Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-8:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
• Minimum Hours: 40 hours (but most students choose to stay longer)

Pay & Credit

• Starting wage: $12/hour
• High school credit: Fulfills your Work-Based Learning requirements
• Pay increases: Available if you continue working with us
• Future jobs: Many successful interns get offered part-time positions at SSCC

Greenville and Greer Healthcare Internship Locations

Our internship program is available at both of our Upstate locations:

• Greenville Office 922 North Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601
• Greer Office 1001 West Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greer, SC 29650

Both locations offer positions for students from Greenville County Schools and Spartanburg District 5, making transportation convenient regardless of which school district you attend.

Student Success Stories: From Intern to Healthcare Career

We’ve had so many former interns go on to pursue healthcare careers. Some are now in chiropractic programs, nursing schools, and other medical fields. Others discovered that healthcare wasn’t their ultimate path, but the professional skills they learned here have helped them succeed in whatever field they chose.

Many Students Stay With Us

Nine out of ten students who finish our program end up staying with us in some capacity. That might look like:

• Working with us during school breaks and summers
• Continuing part-time through their senior year
• Moving into a full-time role after graduation

The relationships built during the internship often turn into long-term opportunities within our practice. We love watching our students grow and succeed!

Why Choose Simply Southern’s Chiropractic Internship Program?

For over a decade, we’ve been focused on providing individualized care and finding the root cause of what’s bothering our patients. We believe in proactive solutions, not just quick fixes. As an intern, you’ll see this approach in action every day and learn what it really means to care for people’s health and wellbeing.

Our team has been part of the Upstate community for years, building genuine relationships with our patients and providing care that goes beyond typical chiropractic services. We help people with everything from back pain to specialized programs for gut health and other wellness concerns. When you join our internship program, you become part of this mission. You’ll learn what “Real Healthcare for Real People” (our clinic motto) actually looks like in practice.

Start Your Healthcare Journey Today

Healthcare is more than just a job, it’s helping people achieve their best quality of life. Our high school internship program gives you a real chance to see if this path feels right for you, while building skills that’ll benefit you no matter where life takes you.

By participating in Simply Southern’s Chiropractic Internship Program, you’ll earn $12 an hour while getting high school credit, and you’ll learn real chiropractic assistant skills through Dr. Duncan’s Boot Camp. Most importantly, you’ll work with actual patients and see how our team helps people feel better every day. 

Ready to Apply?

We’re currently accepting applications for our paid chiropractic internship program.

• For Greenville County Schools students: Work with your guidance counselor or health science teacher to learn more about Work Based Learning opportunities through the Greenville Chamber.
• For Spartanburg District 5 students: Connect with RD Anderson ATC to explore available internship positions.

If you’re a student from Greenville County Schools or Spartanburg District 5, we’d love to help you explore what chiropractic care is all about. Join the many students who have gotten their start through our training program!

Apply for Our High School Internship Program Here

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior healthcare experience? 

No prior experience is necessary. We provide complete training through Dr. Duncan’s Boot Camp. However, basic knowledge of human anatomy is helpful.

What if I’m not sure about a healthcare career? 

That’s perfectly fine! Our program is designed to help you explore healthcare while developing valuable professional skills that transfer to any career. We want you to figure out whether a healthcare career is right for you before you spend hundreds of thousands on a degree!

Can I continue working after completing the internship’s required 40 hours? 

Absolutely! Most of our interns choose to continue working with us part-time. We love when students want to stay and grow with our team.

What makes this different from job shadowing? 

Unlike shadowing, you’ll be an active team member performing real duties, earning money, and receiving complete training. You’re not just observing, you’re contributing.

Will this help if I want to apply to chiropractic school? 

Definitely! Having hands-on chiropractic assistant experience demonstrates genuine interest in the field and provides insight into the profession. This medical internship experience also looks great on college applications for any healthcare program.

Apply for Our High School Internship Program Here