Injury Prevention Specialist

Select Medical; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start Strong

Education for Growth

Recharge & Refresh

Your Health Matters

Invest in Your Future

Specialized Care

Advance your Career

Job summary

RUSH Physical Therapy in Chicago O'Hare airport hub is seeking a full-time Injury Prevention Specialist / Athletic Trainer (ATC) to support a fast-paced operation. This role blends ergonomics, employee education, preventive exercise programs and early intervention to reduce workplace injuries.

Minimum BS degree, CPR certification, and at least one year of experience are required; aviation/industrial health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience.
• CPR certification.
• Strong musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention knowledge.
• Preferred: experience in industrial/aviation settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations for improvement
• Develop and deliver employee education and perform audits
• Conduct movement assessments and develop preventative exercise programs
• Engage with new hire employees on education, ergonomics, and injury prevention
• Deliver return-to-work program for employees returning from injury
• Provide early symptom intervention (ESI) care for employees
• Provide health and wellness coaching on a wide range of topics

Skills

Ergonomic assessment

Employee education

Health coaching

Return-to-work coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

Job description

Overview

RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking an engaging and enthusiastic full-time Injury Prevention Specialist / Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our team supporting a fast-paced airport hub/distribution center at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity for an athletic trainer, exercise physiologist, EMT, PTA, COTA, or individual of a similar background.

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: Chicago O'Hare International Airport - 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Type of Environment: (ex. manufacturing, aviation)

Schedule: Full-time, weekdays (3am-11am)

Compensation:$47,000 - $50,000, annually, based on years of experience

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

What will you be doing in this role?

• Perform ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations for improvement
• Develop and deliver employee education and perform audits
• Conduct movement assessments and develop preventative exercise programs
• Engage with new hire employees on education, ergonomics, and injury prevention
• Deliver return-to-work program for employees returning from injury
• Provide early symptom intervention (ESI) care for employees
• Provide health and wellness coaching on a wide range of topics

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• Minimum one year of 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