Injury Prevention Specialist - St. Louis, MO

Job Details: Job Location: St. Louis, MO - Saint Louis, MO, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $36.00 - $44.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Athletic Trainer, Job Summary 

This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. 

Services provided within OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. 

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications: Education and Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method
Must hold CPR/First Aid certification 
Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in relevant field
Ergonomic Certification
BOC Certified, in good standing
At least 3 years’ relevant experience

Skills and Competencies 

Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality 
Critical thinking skills a must 
Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures 
Take initiative on issues that arise daily 
Able to manage multiple priorities 
Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations 
Ability to create and edit written materials 
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences 
Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities 
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports 
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. 

Computer Skills 

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed 

Physical Demands 

Ability to walk long distances – 1-2 miles per shift.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Requires sitting, working at a desk. 
Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle. 
Working under stress and use of computer/phone required. 
Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse. 
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch. 

Work Environment 

Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
The noise level is usually moderate.  
Air quality is good and temperature is controlled indoors.

This position has an hourly pay range of $36 - $44 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Benefits for this position include pro-rated paid time off and 401k. 

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice. 

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.