Injury Prevention Specialist

Pride Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist) to enhance workplace safety and wellness. This role involves conducting ergonomic assessments, providing first aid, and implementing injury prevention strategies. You'll work closely with employees to coach on safe practices and maintain records of care. Join a top-tier healthcare organization for a rewarding 3-month contract opportunity, where your contributions will help create a safer work environment. If you're passionate about health and safety, this role is perfect for you.

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 with a Bachelor's Degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tasks for ergonomic and safety issues, providing first aid care.
• Evaluate injury trends and develop action items to minimize risks.

Skills

Ergonomic Assessments

First Aid Care

Injury Prevention Activities

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Team Management

Education

Certified Athletic Trainer

Bachelor's Degree

CPR Certification

Job description

Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist)

Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist)

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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 Andover, MA. This is a 3-month opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

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.

Required Education/Certifications & Licensure:

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent State Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a CPR course at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider. level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (client).
• Associate will be required to maintain all medical credentials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in an occupational setting.
• Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Experience with an industrial wellness program.
• Experience working with Worker's Compensation.
• Experience leading / managing a team.

Job Title: Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist)

Location: North Andover, MA

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7 am-4pm OR 2:00 pm-10:00 pm

Pay Range: Local- $40 to $47/hr (*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.)

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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