Injury Prevention Specialist

Pivot Physical Therapy • Hampton, VA

1d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Injury Prevention Specialist will perform post-offer physical ability tests to include material handling and physical agility tests. This position will be responsible for collecting data, analyzing the data in comparison to required physical demands, determining whether an applicant can perform the physical demands of a position and completing reports for submission to a contracted corporation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of human movement (Kinesiology), Physiology, and functional movement.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in computer software for word processing, spreadsheet creation and data entry.
• Ability to follow strict testing protocols.
• Ability to create positive relationships with clients, applicants, and company representatives.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily.
• Ability to write concisely.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Ability to organize workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and operate proactively.
• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior functional testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet applicants and take them to a designated testing area.
• Conduct post-offer testing for industrial jobs.
• Assesses human motion to determine applicant’s physical abilities
• Perform grip and pinch strength measures.
• Perform girth measurements.
• Perform material handling tests.
• Perform NIOSH static lift tests.
• Perform functional screens and agility tests.
• Perform treadmill and stair climber protocols.
• Perform dexterity protocols.
• Perform walk tests.
• Perform lift technique training.
• Perform efficient quality human motion (EQHM) movement training.
• Perform behavioral based safety training.
• Teach preferred work postures and injury risk recognition counter-strain techniques.
• Take photographs of tests and accumulate for printing.
• Print documents as needed.
• Prepare, correct, and print spreadsheets.
• Prepare Physical Ability Test reports for distribution to contracted company representatives.
• Ensure reports are sent out 1 working day after test completion.
• Keep supervisor up to date on progress of reports.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner, with integrity and honesty.
• Cooperate, work, and communicate with coworkers, and supervisors to ensure a pleasant and professional work environment.

Benefits

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
• PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level