Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist

2 days ago

Bakersfield, California, United States WorkCare, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. Services provided within OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers. This position will support a utility company. Must be comfortable primarily working outdoors. Region covered: Bakersfield, Wofford Heights, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, and Kernville.

Responsibilities
  • Provide triage, first-aid, education, and/or escalation of care if needed.
  • Facilitate ongoing 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 setup, 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.)
  • Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field.
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation method required.
  • Must hold CPR/First Aid certification.
  • 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.
  • Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomics experience a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field.
  • Ergonomic Certification.
  • BOC Certified AT, in good standing.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Skills and Competencies
  • Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
  • 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.
  • Strong critical thinking skills; problem-solving, and decision-making.
  • Must have the ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to create and edit written materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
  • Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
  • Ability to work independently as well as assist other team members when needed.
  • 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
  • Ability to walk long distances - greater than two miles per shift.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires sitting, and working at a desk.
  • Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle.
  • Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
  • Manual dexterity is required for the use of a computer keyboard and mouse.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
Work Environment
  • Frequent outdoor work environment conditions, including exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
  • The noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

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