What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Athletic Trainer/ Injury Prevention Specialist position at Infosoft, Inc.?
Job Title: Industrial Athletic Trainer/ Injury Prevention Specialist
Pay Rate: $25 to $33/HR
Duration: 12 months
Location: Newark, DE (Onsite)
This position is for the Healthcare Diagnostics division.
We are looking for an Industrial Athletic Trainer/ Injury Prevention Specialist to provide injury prevention solutions to our employees in an industrial setting. Your background in healthcare, sports medicine, or athletic training will be key to providing these solutions. The primary function of this position will be to interact with employees and coach them on ways to perform their tasks in a manner that supports their overall safety and health.
- Provide coaching on health-related issues to help participants decrease the likelihood of injury, optimize movement, and achieve personal wellness goals. Coaching may include soft tissue management for physical issues, nutrition recommendations, fitness and early intervention options, and the development and roll-out of stretching / warm-up programs.
- Provide reactive and preventative medical care for employees, including:
- Triage on-site incidents where employees report a potential injury and provide First Aid treatment as necessary.
- Provide preventative care where employees identify discomfort, including range of motion assessment and physical manipulation (beneath OSHA medical treatment)
- Raise awareness for ergonomics/health/fitness programs with the general population, including:
- Attending start-up meetings and staff meetings for discussions
- Developing and delivering health promotions and training content
- Manage the worker’s compensation program for injured employees, including providing the first report of injury and coordinating return to work.
- Maintain functional capacity worksheets and evaluate employee’s ability to meet physical job demands (general and return to work)
- Participate in incident investigations and ergonomic assessments using site tools.
- Prepare reports and data analysis to show the impact of Health Management programs.
- Function as a member of the site EHS team and support various activities and programs, including:
- Leading site ergonomics team (office and industrial ergonomics)
- Evaluating Good Observations and Near Misses raised by employees
- Coordinating with vendors coming on-site to perform medical surveillance
- Coordinating emergency response team for medical responses
- Supporting emergency drills and inspection of emergency equipment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health, wellness, or exercise-related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiotherapy, Nutrition, Health Promotions, or Allied Health equivalent) is preferred.
- Proper certification/licensure at time of employment (e.g., certified Athletic Trainer, Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant or similar)
- Minimum of 3 years of applied work experience in industrial or clinical settings preferred.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods while interacting with employees. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Client service experience preferred.
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Normal operations at the facility are on all 3 shifts (24/5). Successful candidates will be asked to interact with 2nd and 3rd-shift employees on occasion.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Athletic Trainer or equivalent. Licensed Athletic Trainer preferred
Work Location: Onsite
Salary : $30 - $33
