Injury Prevention Specialist

WorkCare, Inc.; New York; On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist to support health and safety at a large-scale construction site in Clay, NY. The IPS collaborates with physicians to prevent and manage workplace injuries, performing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation under physician supervision.

The start date is December 2026 with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00am–3:30pm. A related bachelor's degree and CPR/First Aid are required, with at least 3 years’ experience and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training/related field required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience.
• Ergonomic certification preferred.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if needed.
• Coordinate on-going communication with all parties in injury case management.
• Support injured employee, monitor medical care, and assist in accident investigations.
• Assist in finding temporarily modified work per physical restrictions.
• Help prevent musculoskeletal injuries through ergonomic analysis and recommendations.
• Educate workers to improve posture, body mechanics, and resilience.
• Maintain records of triage, assessments, and education provided.
• Collaborate with other WorkCare service lines on site.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Privacy/confidentiality

Team coordination

Education

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

CPR/First Aid certification

BOC Athletic Trainer certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist to support our medical and safety efforts at a large-scale construction site located in Clay, NY. This project is anticipated to last multiple years with exact timing to be determined by client requirements.

Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Services provided by an IPS include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. IPS’s work under the direction of physicians.

This position has a start date of December 2026.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Essential Duties and 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 in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications.
• Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habits.
• Assist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management.
• Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses.
• Develop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.
• Minimize risk of injury 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 provided.
• Gain full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring.
• Leverage technology available to support total worker health.
• Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Injury Care, Onsite Clinics, etc.)
• Other tasks assigned by the clinic manager or Program Manager-Onsite Services.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required.
• Must hold CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus.
• Ergonomic certification preferred.
• BOC Certified AT, in good standing preferred.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's License and transportation method.

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Critical thinking skills a must.
• Ability towork independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk long distances – 1-2 miles per shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires sitting, working at a desk.
• Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled indoors.

The hourly pay range for this position is $36.00 - $42.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate within this range depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.