Prevention Specialist

ProgressiveHealth Career • Lawrenceville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ProgressiveHealth is seeking a dynamic Injury Prevention Specialist to join our team at a manufacturing facility in Lawrenceville, IL. This position focuses on injury prevention, ergonomic support, and employee wellness within an industrial environment, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health and safety. This role is ideal for a health care professional who enjoys building relationships, working independently, and providing proactive care focused on prevention, early intervention, and employee health outcomes!

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field such as Exercise Physiology, Occupational Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Health Promotion, Human Performance, Human Factors, Safety & Environmental, Public Health, Sports Science, Physical Education, Fitness, Personal Training, or Athletics
• CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift
• A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Athletic Training certification (ATC) preferred, but not required depending on experience.
• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive injury prevention, injury care, and medical triage as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural education and/or escalation of medical care, if needed
• Providing ergonomic assessments and support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands to make ergonomic recommendations to prevent more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring
• Collaborating with medical & safety staff to implement and support occupational health initiatives
• Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements
• Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management

Benefits

• Opportunity for important work/life balance
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs
• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
• Continuing education assistance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement with the ProgressiveHealth family of companies

What This Job Offers

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