What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer- Injury Prevention Specialist position at Select Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position: Certified Athletic Trainer - Injury Prevention Specialist
Location: New London, CT
Schedule: Monday through Friday as needed
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $35/hr
Select Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full-time Injury Prevention Specialist/PTA for an industrial setting.
This candidate be doing injury prevention with an industrial client. Ergonomic assessment, injury triage, risk analysis. Working with the safety teams to reduce injury rates/OSHA recordables.
Why Join Us:
- Comprehensive healthcare and company matching 401(k) plans
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
- Full-time On-site coverage for industrial client under the direction of Account/Program Manager
- Delivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location. Prevention Services include:
- Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort
- Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions
- Design and implementation of functional assessments, preventative exercise and stretching
- Job coaching and behavior modification both one-on-one and in group settings
- Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics
- Office ergonomics
- Health and wellness consultation
- Documentation and reporting on employee encounters
- Regular communication with both client and Select leadership
Qualifications
- BS Degree Required
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
- Eligible for state license
- Minimum one year experience, industrial setting experience a plus
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Position requires a strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $35
