Injury Prevention Specialist - Los Angeles, CA

WORKCARE INC•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$36 - $44

About The Position

This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. The role supports two clients, including a utility company, and requires working outdoors two days per week at locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. The position works 36 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Thursday 1:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; and Friday 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with a possible one-hour variance. Travel is up to 10%. The specialist provides injury triage, first aid, education, ergonomic assessment, and injury prevention support. The role works with employees and other service lines to promote recovery, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, improve total worker health, and support safe work practices. The work is mainly in an indoor office environment, with some outdoor work and frequent travel between work locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or a related field.
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer credential in good standing.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Education, training, and evaluation in five practice domains: injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion; examination, assessment, and diagnosis; immediate and emergency care; therapeutic intervention; and healthcare administration and professional responsibility.
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Initiative, ability to manage multiple priorities, and a professional approach in demanding, multitasking, or project-support situations.
Ability to create and edit written materials and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
Organizational skills, including the ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn new software.
Ability to walk 1–2 miles per shift and lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit and work at a desk, bend, stretch, frequently get in and out of a vehicle, and stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial or occupational health, or ergonomics.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Ergonomic certification.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide triage, first aid, education, and escalation of care when needed.
Maintain ongoing communication with parties involved in managing an injury case.
Support injured employees, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigations.
Help identify temporarily modified work that complies with physical restrictions.
Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative, and overuse musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
Conduct ergonomic analyses and recommend vehicle setup, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications.
Provide on-the-job education and coaching to improve body mechanics, postural habits, and physical resilience.
Assist employees with sustained lifestyle improvements in nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management.
Address and mitigate total-health risks to reduce the risk of work-related injuries and illnesses.
Develop job-specific agility routines and preventive programs, including Work Hardening.
Reduce injury risk through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first aid.
Proactively engage with employees at their work locations.
Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessments, first-aid care, and education provided.
Learn site operations, workflow, processes, and employee needs to recommend ways to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Use available technology to support total worker health.
Partner with other WorkCare service lines, including Incident Intervention and Onsite Clinics.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the manager to support efficient operations.