Summary:

Reporting to Director of Employee and Occupational Health Services will be responsible for establishing the strategy and the execution of a comprehensive ergonomics process to proactively and reactively address musculoskeletal risks factors. Works collaboratively with Employee and Occupational Health Services team Rehabilitation Services team department managers and healthcare workers to eliminate or substantially reduce work-related ergonomic risk factors. Develops and enhances Lifespan*s ergonomic initiative through education and training of staff.

Responsibilities:

* Consistently applies the corporate values of respect honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

* Functions as an expert resource in ergonomics in the workplace to Employee and Occupational Health Services team department managers and healthcare workers. Identifies ergonomic concerns that may contribute to specific work-related injuries.

* Participates in the development and implementation of system-wide ergonomic programs and practices in the workplace to reduce or eliminate employee work-related injuries.

* Serves as point of contact for pre-disability services offered by vendors. Partners with Lifespan Rehabilitation Services team as appropriate.

* Conducts workplace ergonomic risk assessments physical demand analyses and job compatibility reviews to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical and non-clinical areas. Assesses employee well-being including specific job duties work environment tools/equipment and systems utilized and physical demands placed upon employee to complete tasks.

* Considers risk factors that may contribute to work-related injuries especially musculoskeletal disorders and recommends changes to mitigate such risks. Risk factors may be related to workstation setup posture repetitive motions equipment lifting and positioning of people and objects and abilities and limitations of employees to perform specific tasks.

* Develops and recommend solutions to improve employees* work environments to eliminate or substantially reduce work-related injuries and thereby reduce related absenteeism and workers* compensation costs. Also recommends self-care programs and services to improve employee*s physical well-being and ability to perform specific work-related tasks.

* Participates in review and analysis of work-related incidents or near-miss data regarding employee accidents including nature of injury work location job classification and the like. Reviews injury data to identify trends in work-related injuries. As member of healthcare team develops and recommends solutions * including training of staff work redesign equipment installation or modification etc.

* Interprets and implements The Joint Commission (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals which describes standards for safe patient handling to prevent musculoskeletal disorders among health care workers and injuries to patients. Conducts hazard assessment to determine patient-handling tasks and environments in various patient care areas. Recommends procedures that will reduce manual lifting transferring and repositioning of patients whenever possible.

* Educates and trains managers and employees in ergonomic concepts emphasizing their particular tasks or work environments. Recommends changes to physical environment such as location height and proper use equipment as well as optimum posture to improve comfort and quality of employee work environment.

* Develops and conducts ergonomics education and training programs for managers and employees for safe patient handling proper use of body mechanics optimum workplace design and appropriate use of equipment. Provides guidance to employees about correct ergonomic modification measures to accomplish goal of reducing work-related injuries. Actively promotes wellness and well-being programs and services.

* Designs and implements processes to facilitate a safe return to work for employees who may have physical limitations (permanent or temporary) placed upon them. Collaborates with Employee and Occupational Health Services advanced practitioners in evaluating employee*s functional capacity to return to work ensuring essential physical functions of job can be performed effectively.

* Recommends modifications to job that may be considered to facilitate the employee*s return.

* Maintains and enhances professional knowledge of developments in the field of ergonomics workplace injury proactive injury reduction and occupational and environmental health issues.

* Participates in related ongoing studies education-related professional activities and affiliations to maintain professional expertise.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

* Master*s degree in ergonomics physical sciences nursing or related field preferred however bachelor*s degree and experience level can be considered.

* Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP) or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

* Three to five years related experience as a physical therapist occupational therapist registered nurse exercise physiologist or industrial engineer focused on ergonomics preferably gained in a similarly complex and diverse healthcare facility.

* Experience should demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills high level of written and verbal communication skills effective interpersonal and presentation skills.

* Proficiency in a variety of software tools including but not limited to MS Office (Word PowerPoint and Visio).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works is performed in office and patient care environments with some lifting of up to 30 pounds required. Work requires travel to various Lifespan sites to conduct work environment assessments and present training programs.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within the department*s policies and practices. Refers complex problems to the director when clarification of departmental policies and procedures are required.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Corporate Headquarters USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union