Injury Prevention Specialist - St. Louis, MO

Job Summary This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health.

Services provided within OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers.

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

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 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 Work Care service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.)Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of Work Care.

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method

Must hold CPR/First Aid certification

Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus

Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in relevant field

Ergonomic CertificationBOC Certified, in good standing

At least 3 years’ relevant experience

Skills and Competencies 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

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

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…