Injury Prevention Specialist

Job Title: Injury Prevention Specialist

Location: Newark, DE, 19702

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: 7.00 AM - 3.30 PM

Pay Rate: $28-$40 per hour On W2

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below client is with one of our client which is a leading global medical technology company. It offers a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.

Job Description:

• We are looking for motivated, professional and outgoing self-starters with a passion to serve others.
• This role requires the ability to work with a team and autonomously deliver value to our employees.
• The primary function of this position will be to interact with employees and coach them on ways to perform their tasks in a manner which supports their overall safety and health.
• You will have regular interactions with management, operations supervisors, safety teams, and occupational safety professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching on health-related issues to help participants decrease 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 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 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 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 ergonomic)
• Evaluating Good Observations and Near Misses raised by employee
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in 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.

Must-Have Skills

• Proactive Focus: Coaching employees, solving issues, and working on improvements.
• Knowledge in Care: Reactive and preventative care, including exercises.

Organizational Skills:

• Data input and system management.

Leadership:

• Ability to assist and lead the team during events.

Communication:

• Effective interaction with employees at all levels.

Clinical Experience:

• Handling injuries proactively.
• Certified Athletic Trainer or equivalent.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer preferred

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Athletic Trainer or equivalent. Licensed Athletic Trainer preferred

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.