Industrial Athletic Trainer/Injury Prevention Specialist, Client Location Bethlehem, PA

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintains appropriate general treatment orders and operating procedures to be reviewed annually and approved by the designated, Medical Director, or physician. Operate under OSHA compliance as well as policy and procedure of the client’s site. Provides pertinent healthcare-related information of the injured client employee, in a clear, concise professional manner to the appropriate Occupational Medicine support staff and administration Provide injury prevention services for client companies as it relates to first aid, early intervention or education to prevent worksite injuries. Act as a liaison between client companies including management, union leaders, executives and employees and the Occupational Medicine Department Leadership. Provide ergonomic services, including but not limited to job hazard analysis, solution development and implementation, and ergonomic/body mechanics training. Maintain accurate records of all employee encounters and report such incidents to the client company and St. Luke’s Occupational Medicine Department as appropriate. Ensures that services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures and practices. Assists Occupational Medicine Prevention and Wellness Manager, Network Director and Medical Director in evaluating program effectiveness and provide any program updates in a timely manner.

Assess and appropriately educate injured employee via Video Visit which may include lap top, computer, mobile phone or tablet as necessary. Injury Prevention Specialists working in an office setting shall have a plan of care or written protocol as required by their respective licensing board (PA or NJ). Takes responsibility to understand and complete professional and technical requirements and provide St. Luke’s University Health Network with the necessary documentation on such requirements. (I.e., BOC® Continuing Education reporting and renewal, Bi-annual state certification renewal, annual CPR recertification.) Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to coworkers.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 6 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 30 pounds. Transport patients weighing up to 250 pounds via wheelchair. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Travel up to 50% of time via private motor vehicle.

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:

Cuts and punctures, being confined to small spaces, slippery surfaces, assault and battery, radiation, chemical, and biohazards, injuries from operating machinery, burns, and back injuries. Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator.

SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:

Gloves, face masks, and gowns.

MOST COMPLEX DUTY:

Establishing and implementing a comprehensive and successful injury prevention program to meet a client’s specific needs.

SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO):

Responsible to the Medical Director, Occupational Medicine for clinical issues. Also, supervised by the Network Director, Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine for administrative matters.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Must be able to communicate with physicians, professionals in related health care fields, business clients, patients, families, the community, and all levels of hospital employees.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid driver’s license.

QUALIFICATIONS

(MINIMUM)

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited, professional athletic training education program with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s Degree is Preferred. Active Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Athletic Training License.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in athletic training and sports medicine. Fluency in Spanish language preferred. Experience in the industrial, occupational setting is preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Position is located in Bethlehem, PA.

Example Schedule:

1 day, 12p-8p

4 days, 8a-4p

M-F