Injury Prevention Specialist

Select Physical Therapy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and orientation programs

Unmatched CEU program with paid certs

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health plans

Company-matching 401(k)

Disability protection

Job summary

Select Physical Therapy in Charlotte is seeking a full-time Injury Prevention-WorkStrategies Specialist to provide on-site coverage for American Airlines at the CLT airport. This role focuses on ergonomics, education, coaching, and preventive exercise programs to reduce workplace injuries and promote employee well-being.

Ideal candidates are ATCs, EMTs, PTAs, or COTAs with interest in industrial healthcare.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree required.
• Minimum one year related field experience.
• CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver WorkStrategies prevention services on-site.
• Conduct on-site program activities including training and return-to-work processes.
• Perform musculoskeletal assessments and preventative exercise prescriptions.
• Coordinate documentation and communications with clients.

Skills

Musculoskeletal injury assessment

Prevention interventions

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Job description

Overview

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Injury Prevention-WorkStrategies Specialist to provide on-site coverage for American Airlines at the CLT ( Charlotte Douglas International Airport). This is an exciting opportunity for an Athletic Trainer (ATC), EMT, PTA, or COTA to get into the industrial healthcare setting.

This dynamic role integrates ergonomics, employee education and coaching, preventive exercise programs, early intervention strategies, and health and wellness services to reduce workplace injuries and enhance overall employee well-being.

Position: Injury Prevention Specialist

Location: Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Type of Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Four 10 Hour Shifts; 3 Days Off (Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday) Our clinic hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday-Friday) and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday)

Compensation: $50,000, annually

Incentives: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications. Free for licensed clinicians!
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Specialized Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Responsibilities

• Deliver WorkStrategies prevention services. Prevention Services include, but are not limited to:
  • WorkStrategies On-Site Program
    • Advanced Early Symptom Intervention
      • Musculoskeletal assessment, appropriate triage, and OSHA First Aid for workplace injury/discomfort
    • New Hire Training
    • Return to Work
    • Functional Movement Assessments
    • Preventative Exercise Prescription
    • Body Mechanics/Behavior Audits/Job Coaching
    • Wellness Coaching
  • WorkRisk Analysis
  • WorkTask Analysis
  • WorkStation (Office Ergonomics) Analysis
  • Worksite Education Programs
  • Prepare and complete appropriate documentation for services listed above
  • Facilitate regular communication with clients for the purposes of assisting with relationship development and program review
  • Assist in addressing client concerns
  • Participate in continuing education and job training programs
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• Minimum one year related field experience
• CPR certification
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an industrial setting

Additional Data

About Select Medical:

Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient rehabilitation centers in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment, our more than 45,000 healthcare professionals help to restore quality of life for thousands of people and their families every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans