Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated PTO

401k

Job summary

Workcare Inc in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to deliver industrial injury prevention services focused on total worker health. The position supports OSHA first aid guidelines across designated service centers and involves ergonomic analysis and education.

The schedule is Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am–5:00pm. Duties include triage, first-aid, coordinating care, and helping with return-to-work decisions. Compensation is hourly $36–$44; benefits include pro-rated PTO and 401(k).

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 method.
• 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 to provide recommendations on vehicle setup, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications.
• Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience.
• Assist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in nutrition, fitness, and stress management.
• Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, reducing job-related injuries and illnesses.
• Develop job-specific agility routines to be implemented preventatively (Work Hardening).
• Minimize injury risk through awareness, education, and first aid.
• Proactively engage with employees at their work location.
• Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education provided.
• Understand site operations to make prevention recommendations.

Skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Critical thinking

Independent decision making

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Effective communication

Work prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training / related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Ergonomic Certification

BOC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Workcare Inc in St. Louis, MO is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to deliver industrial injury prevention services focused on total worker health. The position supports OSHA first aid guidelines across designated service centers and involves ergonomic analysis and education.

The schedule is Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00am–5:00pm. Duties include triage, first-aid, coordinating care, and helping with return-to-work decisions. Compensation is hourly $36–$44; benefits include pro-rated PTO and 401(k).