Virtual Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Fully Remote in the US

Job DetailsPosition Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Athletic TrainerJob 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.

The Virtual Industrial Athlete Program services focuses on total worker health, providing care within OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 7:00pm PST (35 hours per week). 

 

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 analysis in order to provide recommendations on 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.
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.

QualificationsEducation and Experience  


Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required 
NATABOC Certified, in good standing 
Must hold CPR certification  
At least 3 years’ athletic training experience 
Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health or ergonomic experience a plus 


  

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 to 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. 


 

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.  
Some bending and stretching could be required.  
Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.  
Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.  
Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.  
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  


 

Work Environment  



Work Environment must be free from background noise and distraction, noise level is acceptable, temperature is controlled. At home set up must meet all Company IT, privacy and safety requirements.  



 

This position has an hourly pay range of $35 - $40 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. 

Benefits for this position include pro-rated 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 disabili