Lead Injury Prevention Specialist
About The Position
RUSH Physical Therapy is currently hiring a full-time Lead Injury Prevention-WorkStrategies Specialist for an industrial setting at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport. This role supports American Airlines employees by addressing the demands of their positions. The position is ideal for an athletic trainer (ATC), exercise physiologist, EMT, PTA, COTA, or similar background. The specialist will deliver a full continuum of onsite injury prevention services, including assessment, triage, first aid, ergonomic risk assessment and solutions, job coaching, behavior modification, and education on injury prevention topics, office ergonomics, and health/wellness consultation. The role involves documenting and reporting on employee encounters and regular communication with the client and Select leadership.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of experience
- CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an industrial setting
- Strong communication skills (orally and written)
- Healthcare experience
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- On-site coverage for industrial client under the direction of the Account/Program Manager
- Delivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location.
- Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort
- Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions
- Job coaching and behavior modification, both 1:1 and in group settings
- Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics
- Office ergonomics
- Health and wellness consultation
- Document and report on employee encounters
- Regular communication with both client and Select leadership
Benefits
- Mentorship and orientation programs
- Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications. Free for licensed clinicians!
- Generous PTO
- Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Life and disability protection
- Growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
- Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
