What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injury Prevention Specialist position at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers?
The Injury Prevention Specialist works closely with companies in the industrial sector to ensure employee health and safety.
This part-time position is open to candidates with the ability to work autonomously to provide ergonomic and on-site services for our clients. This position will be based in Putnam, Connecticut.
Qualified candidates include Certified Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or equivalent.
The right candidate for this job is a dedicated clinician who is passionate about helping others move and feel better, driven to continue to develop their clinical skills and looking for a supportive, team oriented work environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide job-site analysis to identify potential injury risks and collaborate with client management in addressing these factors through awareness, education, and intervention.
- Understand workplace operations, functions and mechanics involved to make recommendations for risk reduction, job placement for employees with restrictions and coaching for improvement of risky habits.
- Perform biomechanical and ergonomic evaluations including human performance assessment, workstation assessments, and implementation of preventive programs.
- Maintain high standards of care while providing injury prevention services for client companies as it relates to first aide and treatment of workplace injuries.
- Follow OSHA standards of care and documentation of first aide care provided to workplace employees.
- Communicate effectively with employers, physicians, and other relevant healthcare providers.
- Motivate clients during treatment in order to help them function optimally and achieve their goals.
Benefits
PTSMC offers a well-rounded, competitive benefits package including paid time off and professional development assistance.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Our Mission
Improving the quality of people's lives by providing:
- Unmatched experiences
- Clinical excellence
- Lifelong relationships
Our Reputation
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers has achieved a reputation as a leader in healthcare throughout Connecticut, improving the quality of life for our patients with a 'patient-centric' approach to physical therapy. With 33 locations, we are the state's largest private-practice physical therapy company.
PT for Life Culture
At PTSMC, we are always building our 'PT for Life' culture. 'PT for Life' is our philosophy for how we treat each other and our customers, be they patients, friends, family or clients. PTSMC has received Cultural Excellence Top Workplace recognition for Professional Development and Employee Appreciation. We are proud to have been named a “Top Workplace” in Connecticut for 14 consecutive years, as well as a “Top Workplace USA” for the past 4 years! This distinction is made even more meaningful by the fact that it is earned through employee feedback on factors such as job-satisfaction and work environment.
In addition to being named a Top Workplace, we are also proud to have earned a World Class designation by Net Promoter Score, an internationally recognized customer satisfaction survey, as well as a 5-star average review on Google. It is our commitment to provide excellent care and service to all who interact with PTSMC - from the first touchpoint to the moment a patient leaves feeling better - and to build lifelong relationships along the way.
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