Occupational Health Specialist

5 days ago

Carol Stream Illinois, United States WorkCare Inc. Full time
Job Summary

WorkCare Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Health Specialist to join our team. As an Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist, you will play a critical role in promoting a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when the 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 Assessments 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 use of available company resources such as fitness centers, 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 manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required.
  • At least 3 years relevant professional experience is required.
  • Experience in an industrial setting is required; more than 2 years' experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
  • Must hold CPR certification.
  • 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, Health care 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: Ability to walk long distances: 1-2 miles per shift. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Requires sitting, working at a desk. Bending, stretching, and the ability to get in and out of a vehicle. Working under stress and use of computer/phone required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
  • Work Environment: Mainly indoor, office environment conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

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