Welcoming Veterans and Military Service Members to apply for Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program
Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital is proud to offer a paid comprehensive training program, in partnership with our Military Liaison Services team, to support veterans and military service members who are looking for a career as a patient care associate. This four-week, on-the-job, paid training program will prepare eligible veterans and military service members.
Northwell Health is providing a full scholarship to all veterans and military service members who participate in the North Shore University Hospital Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program. Please submit your resume in advance.
Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program overview:
Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital is honored to support veterans and military service members throughout our communities by providing them with an opportunity to jumpstart a career as a patient care associate.
Program details:
- This on-the-job, paid training program begins on Monday, March 9, for patient care associates and takes place in-person for four (4) weeks.
- Upon successful completion of Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program, each participant has an opportunity to be promoted to a full-time Northwell employee, working as a patient care associate. Participants will commit to working for Northwell as a patient care associate for at least one (1) year.
- Northwell will pay you a salary range of $30-$32 an hour, plus comprehensive Northwell benefits.
Deadline to apply:
Monday, February 9, 2026
Eligibility requirements and program commitments*:
Our training program is for veterans and military service members who:
- Have earned a state-endorsed high school diploma or HSE/TASC (formerly GED certificate).
- Pass a background check.
- Provide an employment commitment to work as a patient care associate at Northwell for at least one (1) year, following successful completion of the program.
*Applicants must meet the criteria above to be eligible for Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program for veterans and military service members.
What to expect during Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program application process:
Each applicant can use the below steps as a guide throughout the training program application process.
- STEP 1: Submit your resume to apply via the link above for the Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program by Monday, February 9, 2026.
- STEP 2: Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of the Northwell Health team.
- STEP 3: Final candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at a designated date and time.
- STEP 4: Candidates will be notified of acceptance the week of February 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital Patient Care Associate Train and Earn Program:
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