Injury Prevention Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

DescriptionJob Summary Injury Prevention Specialists are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Services provided by the Specialist include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

Injury Prevention Specialists work under the direction of physicians.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm.

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 analysis in order to provide recommendations on 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
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, work-flow, processes and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring
Performs additional duties and assumes responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of Client Operations.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
NATABOC Certified, in good standing required
Must hold CPR certification
At least 3 years' athletic training experience
Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus

Skills and Competencies

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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
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

Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
Some bending and stretching could be required.
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.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

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 $37 - $43 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

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.