Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Jackson, MI

Job Summary

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) are health care 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’s work under the direction of physicians.

The work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.)
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare

Education and Experience

• 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.

The work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm.

The hourly pay rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. The minimum is $35.00 per hour.

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. 

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.

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.