Physical Therapist - Industrial Rehab - Injury Prevention at BMW

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Greer, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be based at the BMW Plant in Greer, SC and will provide interventions to maximize associate safety and health. The effectiveness in meeting these goals is evaluated through tracking of the following metrics: resolution rate, cost per claim, lost workdays per claim, and OSHA recordables. The ideal candidate is proficient with the practice of Injury Prevention and PT using a combined approach utilizing Direct Access and proactive OSHA-allowable 1st aid strategies that integrate ergonomics and biomechanics education. They are also proficient with traditional outpatient Physical Therapy service provision. They will complete other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager, or director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited physical therapist education program
One (1) year outpatient orthopedic experience, with worker's compensation and upper extremity focus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word)
South Carolina PT License
CPR-AHA BLS

Nice To Haves

MS/DPT in Physical Therapy
Three (3) or more years outpatient orthopedic experience, with worker's compensation and upper extremity focus
Industrial, manufacturing, or direct access experience (including familiarity with FCEs, EFTs, job analysis, and injury prevention)
CEAS, OHP, CSCS, ATC, OCS, WorkWell, other ortho or industrial-based certifications

Responsibilities

Adheres to all Standards of Behavior.
Performs accurate injury prevention evaluations/consults in the industrial setting according to program standards.
Performs full Industrial Product Line: Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE), Functional Job Analysis (FJA), Functional Job Descriptions, Pre-work Screens, and Work Conditioning, Risk Assessments, Placement Assessments, Injury Prevention as needed to support client needs.
Performs appropriate assessment and reassessment procedures based on accepted practice standards.
Completes timely and accurate documentation and billing according to practice standards.
Delegates to and supervises physical therapist assistants and support staff.
Collects and report data to justify current contract and grow the business.
Serves as a liaison between patients, associates, production managers, human resource managers, case managers, insurance claims agents, safety personnel, engineers, physicians, other providers, rehab peers, rehab nurses and employers to achieve successful return to work outcomes.
Attends departmental and hospital committees and meetings.
Completes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus
Possible relocation bonus (amount depends on mileage)
Additional compensation for approved certifications
Federal loan forgiveness eligibility
4-day work week
No weekends required
No on-call work
Work hours are 4pm–2pm
3-year Industrial Rehab & Injury Prevention mentorship plan
$450 individual annual continuing education allotment
Potential to work at a variety of local sites, including BMW, or oversee the launch of new sites
Utilize your PT skills in a challenging and stimulating environment like BMW
Independently deliver education/wellness interventions that align with the Total Worker Health ™ philosophy of workforce health free from the burden of insurance-based care
Opportunity to lead and collaborate on injury prevention/reduction projects at BMW and other Fortune 500 manufacturing sites
Great retention (75% of current staff have 5+ years on our team)
Access to both SRHS and BMW discount programs including free family day tickets to Carowinds, holiday celebrations, and discounts on BMW vehicles
Health, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off – Start earning 4 weeks of PTO in year 1. PTO increases in year 2, 5, and 10.
Prescription drug plan and Employee Pharmacy
One FREE preventive screening a year
Employee Wellness Program (includes FREE annual Labs and FREE access to company fitness rooms)
FREE counseling services (up to 8 sessions)
401K matching (100% match for the first 1% and 50% match for the next 2-6%. Subject to change.)
Lifetime tuition reimbursement (up to $4000/yr)
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical costs
Up to $20,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible employees
FREE Term Life Insurance with option to purchase supplemental coverage, AD&D, and dependent life insurance
Disability insurance – Short and long-term
CarePlus Diabetes & Hypertension Management Programs (FREE diabetic and blood pressure medicine and supplies.)
Employee Programs for Rapid Weight Loss, Tobacco Cessation, and Maternity Management
Child Development Center for childcare needs
Infertility and Adoption benefits
Credit Union Services
My Secure Advantage (Personal money coach, assistance with legal documents, identity theft protection and free credit reports)
Discounts for many restaurants, retail shops, attractions, travel, and services (homes/apartments, car maintenance, cellphone plans, pet care, etc)