Injury Prevention Specialist - St. Louis, MO

WORKCARE INC•Normandy, MO

5d•$36 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

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. Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus
Master’s Degree in relevant field
Ergonomic Certification
BOC Certified, in good standing
At least 3 years’ relevant experience

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.