Injury Prevention Specialist

Overview Make a direct impact on worker health and injury prevention while enjoying a flexible, independent work environment. As an Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist, you will bring your clinical skills onsite to help employees stay healthy, safe, and performing at their best. Ideal For Athletic trainers or clinicians seeking supplemental income. Parents or caregivers needing flexible hours. Professionals transitioning into ergonomics. Those looking to reduce burnout from clinical settings. Details Starting Hours: 20 hours per week. Schedule: Flexible. Great pay: $32–$37 per hour, plus bonus and commission opportunities. Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, Occupational Health: PTA/OTA or other Health Related Field. Industrial & Clinical experience (Preferred). CPR Certification (Required). Onsite at a Manufacturing Facility. Travel 1 day of the week required; Travel is reimbursed. We are looking for a motivated Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist who is passionate about using your skill set and clinical knowledge to make a difference in the lives of the Industrial Athletes (workers). Working in a nontraditional sports medicine environment allows for a flexible schedule that works for you, us, and our clients. If you enjoy working independently and embrace a people-focused environment, this position is for you. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively as part of the overall EHS & Management Teams or Organization. Scope Working directly with Industrial Athletes on body mechanics training, symptom management, onsite early injury intervention, ergonomics training and assessments. The focus is on early intervention services to help employers with their health and wellness goals. Our teams work directly on the plant or office floors providing job coaching to employees, assistance with ergonomics and implementing strategies to prevent symptoms from developing into long term injuries. Basic Job Duties Follow site specific protocols for providing onsite injury triage and symptom management. Provide education and awareness of ergonomics, posture, movement screens of the musculoskeletal system, fitness for job performance, and education on first aid and care of musculoskeletal injuries. Must be professional to deliver team presentations to management and employees. Provide ergonomic services such as office assessments, job evaluations, ergo equipment installs, classes and assist Safety Team with ergonomic projects. Identify ergonomic and behavioral risk factors for MSD prevention. May perform posture and body mechanics analysis for proper job fit of the worker. Develop stretching and/or other work fitness programs for strengthening, stretching, endurance, and aerobic capacity to maximize fitness for job performance and reduce risk of injuries. Computer / Administration: Preparing reports, documenting daily visits, developing presentations, using web based applications. Education And Experience Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health; Kinesiology, Athletic Training or Associates/Bachelor's degree in PT or OT. Industrial and Clinical experience preferred > 1 yr. Requirements Must hold valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and have reliable transportation. Must have excellent computer skills, documentation and report writing skills. CPR Certification or obtain certification by hire date. Must Pass Drug Screen and Background Check. Must be dependable and able to work independently. Benefits Paid Ergonomics Training. Paid Time Off. Continuing Education Reimbursement. Travel and PPE stipend. Laptop & Phone. Commission. Other. About ECI We are a premier company located in Central Indiana providing workplace services in multiple states for a wide variety of industries. Our specialty is workplace employer services and we partner with large companies to instill proactive programs to prevent injuries, reduce worker’s compensation, and healthcare costs. For over 20 years, our multi-disciplinary teams work with Occupational Health & Safety Teams to effectively provide onsite services as part of Occupational & Ergonomic Program, including injury assessments and ergonomic services. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ergonomic Consultants Incorporated