Injury Prevention Specialist (ATC or PTA)
RUSH Physical Therapy is currently hiring a Part‑time Injury Prevention‑WorkStrategies Specialist for an industrial setting. This is a great opportunity for an Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). The position will be on-site at Hershey Salty Snacks in Plymouth, IN. Candidates will cover 6‑12 hours during second shift (flexible as to early AMs, evenings or weekend coverage).
Position: Injury Prevention Specialist – Athletic Trainer (ATC) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location: 2934 Miller Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563
Type of Employment: Part‑time
Schedule: Variable second shift hours based on availability, Monday‑Sunday, 6‑12 hours weekly.
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
Perks
- Continuing Education: Free in‑person and online CEUs to keep learning.
- Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network.
- 401(k): Company matching after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
- Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.
- On‑site coverage for industrial client under the direction of the Account/Program Manager.
- Delivery of full continuum of On‑site Injury Prevention Services at assigned location.
- On‑site Education and Training.
- On‑site Office Ergonomics.
- Health and Wellness Consultation.
- Document and report employee encounters.
- Regular communication with the client and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort.
- Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions.
- Job coaching and behavior modification, both 1:1 and in group settings.
- Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics.
- Office ergonomics.
- Health and wellness consultation.
- Documenting and reporting employee encounters.
- Regular communication with both client and senior leadership.
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.