Per Diem Injury Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and Wellness Coordinators are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to preventing and managing workplace injuries and illnesses. The Injury Prevention Specialist and Wellness coordinator will provide wellness services with an emphasis on cardiovascular health, injury prevention and rehabilitation, nutrition, stress management, and overall well-being.

This is a per diem position. Coverage is needed on the weekday 5:00am-1:30pm shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides employees with rapid first aid and medical care, including during emergencies, as needed (within the scope of practice) when the clinic is open.
• Provides episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultations, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and company policies/procedures.
• Coordinates care with other WorkCare programs, using physician escalation services, as needed.
• Provides evidence-based practices and health promotion with professionalism and a patient-centered approach.
• Develops and provides injury prevention through demonstration, education, and ergonomic evaluations.
• Assists with new-hire exams, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans before an employee’s return to work, as needed, within the scope of practice, and as supported by the CMD.
• Modifies interventions to progress the employee (as directed by the CMD) or to ensure employee safety and comfort.
• Maintains frequent communication with the CMD and WorkCare supervisor(s) regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Supports psychosocial strategies, referral to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and case management efforts, as deemed necessary.
• Helps employees prevent injuries by maintaining proper alignment, movement, and managing pain.
• Develops job-specific agility routines and related programs.
• Provides on-the-job coaching to help employees achieve and maintain physical fitness.
• Performs ergonomic assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented.
• Supports health fairs and other wellness initiatives, such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by coaching employees on nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene, and stress management.
• Obtains data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provides wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
• Facilitates use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals, etc.
• Periodically reports to client and WorkCare management.
• Supports medical surveillance exams such as audiograms, vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing, and Department of Transportation (DOT) testing requirements, as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD.
• Provides post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the CMD or Medical Review Officer (MRO).
• Assists the CMD with health care administration work, such as developing protocols and policies.
• Collaborates with the CMD to support clinical issues and client requests.
• Contributes insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
• Actively participates in emergency response team activities, drills and training.
• Maintains data, OSHA Form 300 and the data entry process, supported by clinic software or EMR system.
• Orders and maintains supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.
• Participates in the general flow of clinic operations (answering phones, checking mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) in collaboration with current staff.
• Assists with noise sampling, dust sampling and fire extinguishers.
• Provides common pre-packages over-the-counter medicine to employees for episodic care.
• Facilitate regular screenings for blood pressure, weight, and body composition to empower employees in managing their health.
• Wellness Coaching: Offer personalized consultations on exercise, blood pressure management, nutrition, sleep and stress management to support individual health goals.
• Data Management: Maintain participant data and track program participation through the WorkCare Wellness Hub.
• Health Promotion Programs: Create and deliver webinars on various wellness topics including health fair coordination.
• Program Tracking: Monitor employee health and program participation, providing annual reports to stakeholders.
• Mental Health Support: Teach mind-body techniques such as yoga or mindfulness-based exercises that promote mental well-being. Promote and support mental health resources available to employees.
• Wellness Committee Management: Coordinate and manage the client wellness committee.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in meetings with Safety, Human Resources, and other executives to discuss wellness initiatives.
• 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
• Must hold CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method

• Educated, trained, and evaluated in five major practice domains: 

  • Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion.
  • Examination, assessment, and diagnosis.
  • Immediate and emergency care.
  • Therapeutic intervention.
  • Healthcare administration and professional responsibility .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• Ergonomic Certification.
• BOC Certified AT, in good standing.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• CPR/AED instructor certified .

Skills and Competencies:

• 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.

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 $44 - $54 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate within this range depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 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.