Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist

1 week ago

Arden, United States WorkCare, Inc. Part time
Job Summary:Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.

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

3+ years of relevant professional experience and experience in an industrial setting required.

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00am - 3:30pm; Tuesday 9:00am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within OSHA First Aid scope of practice.
  • Coordinate care with WorkCare’s Incident Intervention® Injury Management Program and utilize Physician escalation services, as needed.
  • Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policies/procedures.
  • Evidence-based practice and health promotion.
  • Develop, promote, and execute injury prevention techniques through ergonomic methodologies such as body movement demonstrations, patient education, and providing ergonomic assessments.
  • Make modifications to interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort.
  • Maintain frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
  • Support psychosocial strategies, referral to EAP, and support Case management efforts, as deemed necessary.
  • Develop job-specific agility routines and related programs.
  • Provide on-the-job coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical peak performance.
  • Perform project-based ergonomic solutions, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessment's and/or other employee intervention programs as requested.
  • Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by coaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene, and how to manage stress.
  • Obtain data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provide wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
  • Facilitate the use of available company resources such as fitness centers, and health risk appraisals.
  • Professionalism and patient-centered approach.
  • Report to client and WorkCare management periodically.
  • Support Medical Surveillance Exams such as Audiogram, Vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing, and DOT Testing requirements as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD.
  • Provide post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO (if services are desired to be performed on-site).
  • Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work/ fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD.
  • Health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD.
  • Collaborate with the WorkCare CMD to support clinical issues and client requests.
  • Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data.
  • Actively participate in the emergency response team activities, drills, and training.
  • Maintain Data, OSHA 300, and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system.
  • Ordering and maintaining supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.
  • Participate in the general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff.
  • Assist with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers.
  • Recommend common pre-packaged over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic conditions.
  • Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by the manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Job Qualifications
  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required.
    • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience is required.
    • Experience in an industrial setting is required; more than 2 years of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
    • Must hold CPR certification.
    • Valid Driver’s License and transportation method.
  • Preferred Qualifications: 
    • BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing.
    • Experience performing industrial ergonomic assessments and utilizing ergonomic assessment tools.
    • Emergency response planning experience.
    • Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience.
    • Educated, trained, and evaluated in five major practice domains:
      • Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion.
      • Examination, assessment, and diagnosis.
      • Immediate and emergency care.
      • Therapeutic intervention.
      • Healthcare administration and professional responsibility.
  • Skills and Competencies: 
    • Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
    • Critical thinking skills a must.
    • Ability to work 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 competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands:
  • Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
  • Some bending and stretching could be required.
  • Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
  • Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
  • Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel a,nd/or crouch.
  • May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

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

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.

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