Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer) || Liverpool (Town of Clay), NY 13090

Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer)

Pride Health is hiring an Injury Prevention Specialist (Athletic Trainer) to support workplace wellness initiatives. This 13 Weeks Contract focuses on injury mitigation and musculoskeletal health, with potential for long-term growth and development.

Job Description

The Injury Prevention Specialist will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic and safety issues, perform biomechanical and ergonomic assessments, provide first aid care to injured employees, and execute other injury prevention activities. The IPS will provide conservative care to injury Associates but also observe Associates performing their job task and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively with less stress to the irritated body part. Onsite IPSs will proactively observe ergonomic practices and educate associates to improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide triage, first aid, and referrals to external medical providers as needed.
• Maintain records of all first aid care provided.
• Lead injury prevention initiatives, including awareness, education, and daily stretching routines.
• Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and create actionable plans to address them.
• Provide daily activity logs and monthly incident analysis to safety and leadership teams.
• Offer job placement accommodation recommendations for employees with medical restrictions.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance standard work processes and improve body mechanics.
• Spend time on the warehouse floor to interact with associates and managers, providing coaching and support.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent state certification.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid CPR Certification (Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer level).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

• Location: Liverpool (Town of Clay), NY 13090
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm / 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks with possibility of an extension
• Pay Range: $40 - $47/ Hour

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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