Injury Prevention Specialist / Ergonomics

ERGONOMIC CONSULTANTS OF INDIANA; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

ERGONOMIC CONSULTANTS OF INDIANA is seeking an Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist to directly impact worker health at a manufacturing facility. The role combines clinical skills onsite with flexible, independent work and a focus on preventing injuries.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a health-related field, CPR certification, and at least some relevant experience. Great pay with benefits, bonuses, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide ergonomic program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health or related field. Preferred CAATE accreditation or NATA BOC certification is mentioned in candidate criteria.
• PTA/OTA: Associates degree with a professional clinical degree in rehabilitation.
• Experience > 1 yr preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow site specific protocols for providing onsite injury triage and symptom management.
• Provide education on ergonomics, posture, movement screens, and first aid.
• Deliver team presentations to management and employees.
• Provide ergonomic services such as office assessments, job evaluations, and ergonomic equipment installs.
• Identify ergonomic and behavioral risk factors for MSD prevention.
• Develop stretching and work fitness programs to maximize job performance and reduce injury risk.
• Prepare reports, document daily visits, and develop presentations using web-based tools.

Skills

CPR Certification

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health field

Associate degree PTA/OTA or related

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Details

Make a direct impact on worker health and injury prevention while enjoying a flexible, independent work environment. As an Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist, you will bring your clinical skills onsite to help employees stay healthy, safe, and performing at their best.

• Starting Hours: 32 hours per week.
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday
• Great Pay - $75,000 plus benefits, bonus and commission opportunities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health Degree Field; Kinesiology, Athletic Trainer, PTA/OTA or other Health Related Field.
• Industrial & Clinical experience (Preferred).
• CPR Certification (Required).
• Onsite at a Manufacturing Facility.

We are looking for a motivated Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist, who is passionate about using your skill set and clinical knowledge to make a difference in the lives of the Industrial Athletes (workers). Working in a nontraditional sports medicine environment allows for a flexible schedule that works for you, us, and our clients. If you enjoy working independently and embrace a people-focused environment, this position is for you. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively as part of the overall EHS & Management Teams.

Scope

Working directly with Industrial Athletes on body mechanics training, symptom management, onsite early injury intervention, ergonomics training and assessments. The focus is on early intervention services to help employers with their health and wellness goals. Our teams work directly on the plant or office floors providing job coaching to employees, assistance w/ ergonomics and implement strategies to prevent symptoms from developing into long term injuries.

We are a premier company that provides services in multiple states for a wide variety of industries. Our specialty is workplace employer services and we partner with large companies to instill proactive programs to prevent injuries, reduce worker’s compensation, and healthcare costs. For almost 20 years, our multi-disciplinary teams work with Occupational Health & Safety Teams to effectively provide onsite services as part of Occupational & Ergonomic Program, including injury assessments and ergonomic services.

Basic Job Duties

• Follow site specific protocols for providing onsite injury triage and symptom management. Must be knowledgeable about Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and proper injury care treatment and protocols to manage work and non-work related discomfort.
• Provide education and awareness of ergonomics, posture, movement screens of the musculoskeletal system, fitness for job performance, and education on first aid and care of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Must be professional to deliver Team Presentations to management and employees.
• Provide ergonomic services such as office assessments, job evaluations, ergo equipment installs, classes and assist Safety Team with ergonomic projects.
• Responsible for identifying ergonomic and behavioral risk factors for MSD prevention. May perform posture and body mechanics analysis for proper job fit of the worker.
• Development of stretching and or other work fitness programs for strengthening, stretching, endurance, and aerobic capacity to maximize fitness for job performance and reduce risk of injuries.
• Computer / Administration: Preparing reports, documenting daily visits, developing presentations, using web based applications.

Education and Experience

• Successful completion of four academic years of pre-professional and professional study in a specialized curriculum; preferred accredited by CAATE, certified by the NATA BOC.
• PTA/OTA: Associates degree with a professional clinical degree in rehabilitation.
• Experience > 1 yr. preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold Driver’s License, Insurance, and have reliable transportation.
• Must have excellent computer skills, documentation and report writing skills.
• CPR Certification or obtain certification by hire date.
• Must Pass Drug Screen and Background Check.

BENEFITS

• Paid Ergonomic Training.
• Continued Education.
• Health/Wellness/Medical Stipend.
• Holiday Pay.
• PTO.
• Company Laptop and Phone.