Occupational Health & Industrial Rehabilitation Therapist OSI Physical Therapy

The Occupational Health & Industrial Rehabilitation Therapist provides specialized occupational health injury prevention and rehabilitation services to employees injured workers and patients across a variety of clinical and workplace environments. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality care through comprehensive evaluations evidence-based treatment interventions functional testing and employer-focused services designed to improve workforce health safety and as a clinical resource to employer partners this role provides Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) work conditioning post-offer employment testing ergonomic job risk analyses job demand analyses early symptom intervention injury prevention programming and return-to-work coaching. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical reasoning excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively work in both outpatient and on-site employer settings while collaborating with employers physicians case managers and other stakeholders to optimize employee health function safety and return-to-work outcomes.

Full-time role out of our West St. Paul OSI locations.

OSI is a physical therapy brand within the Therapy Department of TCO the Orthopedic Division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health). a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) post-offer employment testing physical demand assessments and job demand analyses to support employment placement fitness-for-duty determinations and return-to-work planning.
• Develop implement and administer work conditioning and work hardening programs designed to restore functional capacity and facilitate safe sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive ergonomic job risk assessments including task analysis force analysis posture evaluation body mechanics assessment and identification of workplace risk factors.
• Provide early symptom intervention services injury prevention programming workforce health education and wellness initiatives for employees and employer partners.
• Observe employee work performance and job demands to identify opportunities to reduce injury risk improve safety and enhance employee performance through evidence-based recommendations and corrective action planning.
• Serve as a clinical resource for employers regarding occupational health initiatives injury prevention strategies ergonomics safe work practices return-to-work coaching and workforce performance optimization.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for orthopedic occupational and work-related injuries utilizing evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
• Collaborate with physicians employers case managers supervisors and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes and return-to-work success.
• Complete all required documentation reports assessments and administrative responsibilities in a timely accurate and compliant manner.
• Maintain flexibility to provide services in clinical and employer settings including travel between i-Health clinic locations and employer worksites as business demands require.
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy program; Bachelors degree required Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
• Active Minnesota and/or Wisconsin Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy license.
• Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS) or other related occupational health certification preferred and required within first year of employment.
• Previous experience in occupational health industrial rehabilitation workers compensation ergonomics occupational medicine or injury prevention preferred.
• Experience working with industrial employees manufacturing environments tactical athletes first responders or physically demanding work populations preferred.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education skills and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package - to learn more click here.
  • Employees working 30 hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle) Dental & Vision plans as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
  • All employees regardless of hours are eligible for 401(k) Profit Sharing Employee Assistance Program Lifetime Fitness Subsidy Car Rental discounts Home Auto & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per day).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
• Ability to demonstrate varying heavier duty job related activities. (i.e. standing walking bending reaching crawling etc.)
• Ability to lift and carry office supplies or files weighing up to20 pounds. Need to occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
• Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g. computer phone printer).

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
• Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet workload effectively.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Notes:

• Revo/ i-Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants or employees who wish to request an accommodation may do so by emailing . For more information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required. Revo/ i-Health reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time with or without notice in accordance with applicable law

Required Experience:

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