Ergonomics & Injury Prevention Specialist

WorkCare, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated PTO

401k

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a health professional to deliver industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. The role covers OSHA-guided first aid and on-site support at designated service centers, with a schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

You will triage injuries, coach on ergonomic best practices, assist in finding modified duties, and promote resilience through body mechanics and wellness education.

Qualifications

• 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
• Must hold CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus

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 and provide recommendations on vehicle setup, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications
• Provide on-the-job education and coaching to improve physical resilience and body mechanics
• Assist employees in sustaining lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, fitness, and stress management
• Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health to reduce injuries
• Develop job-specific agility routines and “Work Hardening” programs
• Minimize injury risk 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
• Understand site operations to recommend injury prevention measures
• Leverage technology to support total worker health
• Collaborate with other WorkCare service lines
• Perform additional duties as needed by management

Skills

Privacy/confidentiality

Critical thinking

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

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

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

WorkCare, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a health professional to deliver industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. The role covers OSHA-guided first aid and on-site support at designated service centers, with a schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

You will triage injuries, coach on ergonomic best practices, assist in finding modified duties, and promote resilience through body mechanics and wellness education.