Outdoor Injury Prevention & Wellness Specialist

WorkCare, Inc.; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. is seeking an Injury Prevention Specialist to deliver injury prevention programs focusing on total worker health.

Services are provided under OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers, with emphasis on outdoor work for a utility client. The role covers Erie, Fortuna region coverage, and requires strong collaboration, triage, education, and ergonomic analysis to reduce workplace injuries and promote healthy lifestyle changes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide seamless coverage for employees on Leave of Absence (LOA) and extended Paid Time Off (PTO), ensuring continuity of operations.
• Support client-facing events by ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assist with projects and strategic initiatives, contributing to planning, execution, and follow-up activities to drive successful outcomes.
• 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 (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.).
• May be asked to take on additional time to support emergency response to natural disasters in your region.
• Able to support multiple clients and projects as needed.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Multitasking

Privacy & confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

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

Master’s Degree in relevant field

BOC Certified AT, in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

WorkCare, Inc. is seeking an Injury Prevention Specialist to deliver injury prevention programs focusing on total worker health.

Services are provided under OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers, with emphasis on outdoor work for a utility client. The role covers Erie, Fortuna region coverage, and requires strong collaboration, triage, education, and ergonomic analysis to reduce workplace injuries and promote healthy lifestyle changes.