Injury Prevention Specialist

Job Summary

This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. Services provided within OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers.

About the Role

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if needed.
• Facilitate on-going communication with all parties involved in managing an injury case.
• Support the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigation.
• Aid in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictions.
• Conduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle setup, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications.
• Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habits.
• Aid employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management.
• Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses.
• Develop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first aid.
• Proactively engage with employees at their work location.
• Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education provided.
• Gain full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring.
• Leverage technology available to support total worker health.
• Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.).
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required.
• BOC Certified AT, in good standing required.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method.
• Must hold CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• Ergonomic Certification.

Skills And Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Critical thinking skills a must.
• Able to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
• Able to create and edit written materials.
• Able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Able to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new 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.

Pay And Benefits

The final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. The hourly pay range is $36-$44 per hour. Benefits for this position include pro-rated paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.