Injury Prevention Specialist

Select Physical Therapy • Olathe, KS

9d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Injury Prevention Specialist to support an industrial manufacturer in Topeka, Emporia, and Edgerton, Kansas. The role combines ergonomics, employee education and coaching, preventive exercise programs, early intervention strategies, and health and wellness services to reduce workplace injuries and support employee well-being. Candidates may have a background such as athletic training, exercise physiology, EMT, PTA, COTA, or similar training.

The position is onsite in an industrial/manufacturing environment. The schedule is weekdays, with variable hours. It starts at 32 hours across two plants and is expected to increase to 40 hours with a third plant sometime in spring 2027. Compensation is $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience, with a $200 monthly student debt benefit described as tuition assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
• At least one year of experience.
• CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
• Develop and deliver employee education and perform audits.
• Conduct movement assessments and develop preventive exercise programs.
• Educate new hires about ergonomics and injury prevention.
• Deliver return-to-work programs for employees returning from injury.
• Provide early symptom intervention (ESI) care for employees.
• Provide health and wellness coaching on a wide range of topics.

Benefits

• $200 monthly student debt benefit described as tuition assistance.
• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Continuing education unit (CEU) program and paid national certifications; free for licensed clinicians.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• Career growth and specialty opportunities nationwide, including sports medicine and industrial health.
• Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.

What This Job Offers

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