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Injury Prevention Specialist ATC PTA OTA

ERGONOMIC CONSULTANTS OF INDIANA, Indianapolis, IN, United States


Overview

Benefits: Flexible schedule, Free uniforms, Health insurance, Paid time off, Training & development. Make a direct impact on worker health and injury prevention while enjoying a flexible, independent work environment. As an Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist, you will bring your clinical skills onsite to help employees stay healthy, safe, and performing at their best.
This role is ideal for: Athletic trainers, PTA's, or clinicians seeking supplemental income; Parents or caregivers needing flexible hours; Professionals transitioning into ergonomics; Those looking to reduce burnout from clinical settings. This position involves working independently within a broader EHS & Management Team or Organization.
Scope of Job: 1 day per week required; 8 hours per day. Flexible schedule. Working directly with Industrial Athletes on body mechanics training, symptom management, onsite early injury intervention, ergonomics training and assessments. The focus is on early intervention services to help employers with their health and wellness goals. Teams work on the plant or office floors providing job coaching, ergonomics assistance, and strategies to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms from developing into long-term injuries.
Responsibilities

Follow site-specific protocols for providing onsite injury first aid and symptom management to company workers.
Provide education and awareness of ergonomics, posture, movement screens of the musculoskeletal system, fitness for job performance, and first aid and care of musculoskeletal injuries.
Deliver team presentations to management and employees in a professional manner.
Provide ergonomic services such as office assessments, job evaluations, ergo equipment installs, classes, and assist Safety Team with ergonomic projects.
Identify ergonomic and behavioral risk factors for MSD prevention. May perform posture and body mechanics analysis for proper job fit of the worker.
Develop stretching and other work fitness programs to maximize fitness for job performance and reduce injury risk.
Prepare reports, document daily visits, develop presentations, and use web-based applications.
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training, Occupational Health or Associate/Bachelor's degree in PT or OT.
Industrial and clinical experience preferred > 1 year.
Must hold valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and have reliable transportation.
Excellent computer skills, documentation and report writing skills.
CPR Certification or obtain certification by hire date.
Must pass Drug Screen and Background Check.
Must be dependable and able to work independently.
Benefits

Medical, dental, and health insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Bonus and commission opportunities
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid ergonomics training
PPE stipend
Company-provided laptop and phone

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