Part-Time Injury Prevention Specialist - Fort Worth, TX

WORKCARE INC•Fort Worth, TX

4d•$35 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. Services are provided within OSHA first aid guidelines at designated service centers. The schedule for this part-time role is Tuesday/Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
Must hold CPR/First Aid certification
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong ability to influence both external clients and internal stakeholders
Excellent presentations skill with ability to relay information in a positive and professional manner
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to create and edit written materials.
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus.
Ergonomic certification preferred.
BOC certified ATC, in good standing preferred.
At least 3 years’ relevant experience preferred.

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