Injury Prevention Specialist - Youngsville, NC

About the role

Job Summary Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses. Services provided by an IPS include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. IIPS’s work under the direction of physicians. 3+ years relevant professional experience and experience in an industrial setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within OSHA First Aid scope of practice
• Coordinate care with WorkCare’s Incident Intervention® Injury Management Program and utilize Physician escalation services, as needed
• Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policies/procedures
• Evidence-based practice and health promotion
• Develop, promote, and execute injury prevention techniques through ergonomic methodologies such as body movement demonstrations, patient education, and providing ergonomic assessments.
• Make modifications to interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort
• Maintain frequent communication