Certified Athletic Trainer- Injury Prevention Specialist

SSM Health Physical Therapy•Berkeley, MO

49d•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time WorkStrategies Specialist for an industrial setting in St. Louis County and the Metro East region. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, for a licensed Certified Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, or individual of similar background. We are expanding our partnership with local employers in the region to provide on-site injury prevention services. SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services! With a network of more than 80 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 700 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service. We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis! Generous benefits package including: Company matching 401(k) Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Earned Illness Days (EID) Short and Long Term Disability Personal and Family Medical Leave Clinical Ladder Program Excellent Orientation Program New Grad Mentorship Residency Programs National Continuing Education courses (local and online) Tuition Assistance Student Loan Repayment Assistance Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

Requirements

BS Degree Required
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
Eligible for state license (if ATC)
Minimum one year experience, industrial setting experience is a plus
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Position requires a strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions

Nice To Haves

industrial setting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Full-time On-site coverage for industrial client(s) under the direction of Account/Program Manager
Delivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location(s). Prevention Services include:
Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort
Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions
Design and implementation of functional assessments, preventative exercise and stretching
Job coaching and behavior modification both one-on-one and in group settings
Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics
Office ergonomics
Employment testing
Health and wellness consultation
Documentation and reporting on employee encounters
Regular communication with both client and Select leadership