Injury Prevention Specialist - St. Louis, MO

About the role

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.

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
• Assist in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictions
• Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses
• Conduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, 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
• Assist 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field 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
• BOC Certified, in good standing
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality
• Critical thinking skills a must
• Ability 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
• Ability to create and edit written materials
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• 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.
• Work Environment:
  • Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
  • The noise level is usually moderate.
  • Air