Job Posting for Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist at WorkCare Inc.

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) 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 an IIPS include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

This is a part-time position working 16-hours per week. The work schedule is flexible, 4-8 hour days Tuesdays-Thursdays.

Salary depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. The minimum is $32.00 per hour.

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 analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, work posture, tool use, and 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 a.k.a. Work Hardening.
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, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring
Leverage technology available to support total worker health
Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.)

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Bachelor/Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
Must hold CPR/First Aid certification
Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus
Ergonomic certification preferred
NATABOC certified, in good standing preferred
At least 3 years relevant experience preferred

Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong ability to influence both external clients and internal stakeholders
Excellent presentations skill with ability to relay information in a positive and professional manner
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 competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other 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.
Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, 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.
Work Environment must be free from background noise and distraction, noise level is acceptable, temperature is controlled.

Benefits for this position include 401K.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist job openings

Hourly Wage Estimation for Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist in Ames, IA

$38.55 - $47.90

For Employer

Looking to price a job for your company?

Price This Job

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist

Job Posting for Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist at WorkCare Inc.

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs that are on the Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist career path.

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist.

Job openings at WorkCare Inc.

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist jobs in the Ames, IA area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist jobs in the Ames, IA area right now.