Athletic Trainer

Pride Health; North Haven (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist) for a 6-month opportunity in North Haven, CT. The role involves analyzing ergonomic issues, providing first aid, and educating employees on injury prevention. Candidates must be certified and have CPR training. This position offers a competitive pay rate and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent state certification.
• Valid CPR Certification (Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer level).

Responsibilities

• Analyze tasks for ergonomic and safety issues, perform assessments, and provide first aid.
• Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items.
• Provide daily activity logs to the safety team.

Skills

Certified Athletic Trainer

CPR Certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pride Health is hiring for an Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist) to support our client’s medical facility based in North Haven, CT 06473. This is a 6-month opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! (Both locals and Travelers are considered).

Responsibilities:

• 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 injury prevention activities.
• Provide triage, first aid and/ or referral to outside medical provider, if indicated.
• Maintain records of first aid care provided to associates.
• Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and intervention.
• Attend and participate at "start-up” meetings to lead daily stretching routines.
• Understand and learn each department and communicate the proper techniques on how to prevent soft tissue injuries.
• Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends.
• Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadership team.
• Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse.
• Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.
• Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task.
• Frequent "floor time” to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits.
• Attend and speak at daily "start-up” meetings.

Required Skills:

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

Additional Information:

• Job Title: Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 2:00pm-10:00pm/ 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 3 months with possibility of an extension
• Pay Rate: $47.14/hour (This pay is for locals.)
• Travel Gross weekly (Pay Package): $2,024 (Hourly regular rate - $16.35 + Stipends - (20.75 + 13.50))
• *Travelers must live 50 miles away from the zipcode*

Pride Global 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, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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