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- Services provided by an IIPS include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
- Non-local candidates are encouraged to apply WorkCare will provide up to $1,500 in relocation assistance to help cover physical moving costs.
- The salary for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.
- The minimum is $32.00 per hour.
- The work schedule is Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm CST.
- 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 analysis in order to provide recommendations on 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
- 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, work-flow, processes and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring
- Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education or related field required.
- Must hold CPR certification.
- Educated, trained, and evaluated in five major practice domains: 1) Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion; 2) Examination, assessment, and diagnosis; 3) Immediate and emergency care; 4) Therapeutic intervention; and 5) Health care administration
- BOC certified Athletic Trainer preferred.
- At least three years of related experience preferred.
- 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.
- Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.
- Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
- Requires standing and walking on concrete, occasionally on uneven surfaces.
- Some bending and stretching could be required.
- Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
- Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
- Occasionally may be required to stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- Mainly indoor conditions.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
- Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.
- Requires use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses and cut-resistant sleeves.
Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Searcy, United States - WorkCare, Inc.
Description
Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.Position Overview:
Education and Experience