Injury Prevention Specialist / Ergonomics

ERGONOMIC CONSULTANTS OF INDIANA•Columbia, MD

56d•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Make a direct impact on worker health and injury prevention while enjoying a flexible, independent work environment. As an Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist, you will bring your clinical skills onsite to help employees stay healthy, safe, and performing at their best. We are looking for a motivated Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist, who is passionate about using your skill set and clinical knowledge to make a difference in the lives of the Industrial Athletes (workers). Working in a nontraditional sports medicine environment allows for a flexible schedule that works for you, us, and our clients. If you enjoy working independently and embrace a people-focused environment, this position is for you. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively as part of the overall EHS & Management Teams. Working directly with Industrial Athletes on body mechanics training, symptom management, onsite early injury intervention, ergonomics training and assessments. The focus is on early intervention services to help employers with their health and wellness goals. Our teams work directly on the plant or office floors providing job coaching to employees, assistance w/ ergonomics and implement strategies to prevent symptoms from developing into long term injuries. We are a premier company that provides services in multiple states for a wide variety of industries. Our specialty is workplace employer services and we partner with large companies to instill proactive programs to prevent injuries, reduce worker’s compensation, and healthcare costs. For almost 20 years, our multi-disciplinary teams work with Occupational Health & Safety Teams to effectively provide onsite services as part of Occupational & Ergonomic Program, including injury assessments and ergonomic services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health Degree Field; Kinesiology, Athletic Trainer, PTA/OTA or other Health Related Field.
CPR Certification (Required).
Must hold Driver’s License, Insurance, and have reliable transportation.
Must have excellent computer skills, documentation and report writing skills.
CPR Certification or obtain certification by hire date.
Must Pass Drug Screen and Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Industrial & Clinical experience (Preferred).
Experience > 1 yr. preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow site specific protocols for providing onsite injury triage and symptom management.
Provide education and awareness of ergonomics, posture, movement screens of the musculoskeletal system, fitness for job performance, and education on first aid and care of musculoskeletal injuries.
Deliver Team Presentations to management and employees.
Provide ergonomic services such as office assessments, job evaluations, ergo equipment installs, classes and assist Safety Team with ergonomic projects.
Identify ergonomic and behavioral risk factors for MSD prevention.
Perform posture and body mechanics analysis for proper job fit of the worker.
Develop stretching and or other work fitness programs for strengthening, stretching, endurance, and aerobic capacity to maximize fitness for job performance and reduce risk of injuries.
Prepare reports, document daily visits, develop presentations, and use web based applications.