Intern

PINNACLE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC

Business Valuation / Compensation Valuation Intern

Location: St. Louis, Missouri | Department: Business Valuation & Compensation
Position Type: Internship | Work Arrangement: In-Office, with flexible arrival/departure times
Compensation: $20–$23 per hour | Travel: Approximately 5–15%

WELCOME TO PINNACLE!

Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, LLC (PHC) is a growing healthcare consulting firm headquartered in Colorado, with offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and Indianapolis, Indiana, and remote employees across 34 states. With more than 270 professionals across six consulting divisions and five affiliated companies, Pinnacle provides strategic, financial, and operational advisory services to healthcare organizations nationwide.

Our clients include hospitals and health systems, physician groups, medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers, healthcare providers, and law firms. Our work includes business and asset valuations, physician compensation arrangements, healthcare transactions, and strategic advisory services.

At Pinnacle, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative environment focused on teamwork, professional development, recognition, and exceptional client service. As a Colorado Companies to Watch Winner, we are proud of our continued growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting is seeking a motivated Business Valuation / Compensation Valuation Intern to join our St. Louis team. This opportunity is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in healthcare consulting, financial analysis, business valuation, or physician compensation.

Working under the guidance of experienced consulting professionals, the intern will support project teams through financial data analysis, market research, spreadsheet preparation, and report development. This position provides hands-on exposure to client engagements while building practical analytical, technical, and professional skills.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, dependable, and eager to learn in a collaborative, deadline-driven consulting environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Valuation & Analytical Support

• Assist with collecting, organizing, and reviewing financial, operational, compensation, and market data.
• Conduct preliminary research on healthcare industry trends, compensation benchmarks, comparable organizations, and valuation methodologies.
• Prepare and update Excel spreadsheets, analytical schedules, and supporting calculations.
• Help organize physician compensation and productivity data and identify potential trends or inconsistencies.
• Perform basic quality checks of data, calculations, and supporting documentation under supervision.

Project & Client Support

• Assist project teams with organizing assignments, maintaining files, and tracking deadlines.
• Participate in internal meetings and, when appropriate, client calls to gain exposure to consulting engagements.
• Collaborate with analysts, managers, directors, partners, and other team members.
• Communicate project progress, ask questions, and incorporate feedback into assigned work.

Reports & Deliverables

• Assist with preparing draft valuation reports, advisory letters, charts, tables, and exhibits.
• Organize analytical findings and supporting documentation for inclusion in client deliverables.
• Proofread materials for accuracy, formatting, consistency, and completeness.
• Incorporate revisions and feedback from experienced team members.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Recent graduates may also be considered.
• Relevant coursework in financial analysis, accounting, statistics, economics, or healthcare finance.
• Previous professional experience is not required. Related internships, academic projects, research, or data analysis experience are a plus.
• Interest in healthcare consulting, valuation, financial analysis, or physician compensation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Basic understanding of finance, accounting, and business concepts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, formatting, and data organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize information, identify potential errors, and communicate findings clearly.
• Willingness to develop advanced Excel, financial modeling, and valuation skills.

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines with appropriate guidance.
• Dependability, initiative, and a willingness to ask questions and accept feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with team members.
• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Success in this internship means demonstrating a willingness to learn, producing accurate work, meeting assigned deadlines, and contributing positively to the team. The successful candidate will seek guidance when needed, apply feedback, communicate effectively, and steadily develop an understanding of healthcare consulting, compensation analysis, and valuation processes.