Program Manager, Workforce Safety Reporting

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Program Manager for Workforce Safety to lead data-driven strategies that reduce employee injury risk and strengthen a culture of safety.

You will partner with leaders, oversee reporting systems and ergonomic programs, and transform safety data into actionable insights that drive system-wide improvements for the well-being of team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience in occupational health, injury prevention, safety programs, program management, or related work is required.
• 3 years of experience analyzing data and identifying improvement opportunities is preferred.
• Experience working within a healthcare system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance UW Health's workforce safety program through data-driven strategies that reduce employee injury risk and strengthen a culture of safety.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify trends, implement safety improvements, and drive meaningful outcomes for workforce well-being.
• Serve as the organizational expert for workforce safety reporting systems, analytics, ergonomic programs, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Transform safety data into actionable insights, education, and system-wide improvements that support team members across UW Health.

Skills

Data analysis

Safety program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Incident reporting systems

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, hybrid position. Weekly schedule for this role will be Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional hours outside of that time frame. Hours could vary based on operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Program Manager, Workforce Safety Reporting to:

• Lead and advance UW Health's workforce safety program through data-driven strategies that reduce employee injury risk and strengthen a culture of safety.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify trends, implement safety improvements, and drive meaningful outcomes for workforce well-being.
• Serve as the organizational expert for workforce safety reporting systems, analytics, ergonomic programs, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Transform safety data into actionable insights, education, and system-wide improvements that support team members across UW Health

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Required
• Master's Degree in Occupational, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Health Administration, or related field. Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant experience in occupational health, injury prevention, safety programs, program management, or related work. Required
• 3 years of experience analyzing data and identifying improvement opportunities. Preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience in project/program management, healthcare operations, or workforce safety. Preferred
• Experience using incident/event reporting systems. Preferred
• Experience working within a healthcare system. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board or Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin or RN with Certification in Occupational Health (Certified Occupational Health Nurse) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics

our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.