Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Pacific, MO Region

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 role will support a site in Pacific, MO and another site in St. Clair, MO. 

Schedule: 

• Monday - St. Clair location: 6:30am - 3:30pm
• Tuesday - Pacific location: 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Wednesday - St. Clair location: 9:30am - 6:30pm
• Thursday - Pacific location: 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday - alternating locations: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when the clinic is open within the IIPS 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 and provide Injury prevention through demonstration, education, and ergonomic evaluation.  

• Assist with the return-to-work assessment, fitness for duty exams and transitional work plans prior to the employee returning to work.  

• 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 Regional Program Manager regarding all clinic issues and client requests.  

• Support psychosocial strategies, referral to EAP and support Case management efforts, as deemed necessary. 

• Help employees prevent injuries to maintain proper alignment, movement and manage pain.  

• Develop job-specific agility routines and related programs.  

• Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives with educational materials and presentations including, but not limited to, encouraging healthy lifestyles by coaching employees about nutrition, fitness, stretching, 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 employee assistance programs (EAPs) fitness centers, health risk appraisals.  

• Report to client and WorkCare management periodically.  

• Collaborate with the Work Care 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 and/or EMR system.  

• Ordering and maintaining supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked.  

• Provide common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine at standard OTC dosage to employees for episodic conditions. 

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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
• Must hold CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field
• Ergonomic Certification
• BOC Certified AT, in good standing
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience

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.
• Valid Driver’s License and transportation method
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed 

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Requires bending and stretching.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/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 indoors.

This position has an hourly pay range of $35.00-$40.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
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. 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.