Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist & Wellness Coordinator - Albany, OR

About the Role

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) and Wellness Coordinators are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to preventing and managing workplace injuries and illnesses. The role provides wellness services with an emphasis on cardiovascular health, injury prevention and rehabilitation, nutrition, stress management, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provides employees with rapid first aid and medical care, including during emergencies, as needed (within the scope of practice) when the clinic is open.
• Provides episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultations, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and company policies/procedures.
• Coordinates care with other WorkCare programs, using physician escalation services, as needed.
• Provides evidence-based practices and health promotion with professionalism and a patient-centered approach.
• Develops and provides injury prevention through demonstration, education, and ergonomic evaluations.
• Assists with new-hire exams, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans before an employee's return to work, as needed, within the scope of practice, and as supported by the CMD.
• Modifies interventions to progress the employee (as directed by the CMD) or to ensure employee safety and comfort.
• Maintains frequent communication with the CMD and WorkCare supervisor(s) regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Supports psychosocial strategies, referral to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and case management efforts, as deemed necessary.
• Helps employees prevent injuries by maintaining proper alignment, movement, and managing pain.
• Develops job-specific agility routines and related programs.
• Provides on-the-job coaching to help employees achieve and maintain physical fitness.
• Performs ergonomic assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented.
• Supports health fairs and other wellness initiatives, such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by coaching employees on nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene, and stress management.
• Obtains data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provides wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
• Facilitates use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals, etc.
• Periodically reports to client and WorkCare management.
• Supports medical surveillance exams such as audiograms, vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing, and Department of Transportation (DOT) testing requirements, as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD.
• Provides post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD or Medical Review Officer (MRO).
• Assists the CMD with health care administration work, such as developing protocols and policies.
• Collaborates with the CMD to support clinical issues and client requests.
• Contributes insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
• Actively participates in emergency response team activities, drills, and training.
• Maintains data, OSHA Form 300, and the data entry process, supported by clinic software or EMR system.
• Orders and maintains supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.
• Participates in the general flow of clinic operations (answering phones, checking mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) in collaboration with current staff.
• Assists with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers.
• Provides common pre-packaged over-the-counter medicine to employees for episodic care.
• Facilitates regular screenings for blood pressure, weight, and body composition to empower employees in managing their health.
• Offers personalized wellness coaching consultations on exercise, blood pressure management, nutrition, sleep, and stress management to support individual health goals.
• Maintains participant data and tracks program participation through the WorkCare Wellness Hub.
• Creates and delivers webinars on various wellness topics including health fair coordination.
• Monitors employee health and program participation, providing annual reports to stakeholders.
• Teaches mind-body techniques such as yoga or mindfulness-based exercises that promote mental well-being.
• Promotes and supports mental health resources available to employees.
• Coordinates and manages the client wellness committee.
• Participates in meetings with Safety, Human Resources, and other executives to discuss wellness initiatives.
• Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training, or a related field with at least three years' experience.
• Board of Medicine licensed health care provider within the state of practice (where applicable) in good standing.
• CPR/AED instructor certified by request (additional charges will apply).
• DOT Drug & Alcohol Certification, if applicable to project (will be obtained as needed).
• Educated, trained, and evaluated in five major practice domains:
  • Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion
  • Examination, assessment, and diagnosis
  • Immediate and emergency care
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Health care administration and professional responsibility
  as a National Athletic Trainer Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)-Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk long distances – 1-2 miles per shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires sitting, working at a desk.
• Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

Pay

The hourly pay rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. The minimum is $35.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance
• HSA, HRA, and FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K
• Legal and identity theft coverage
• Pet insurance

Schedule

Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm