1 Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist Job in Irvine, CA
WorkCare Inc. is Hiring an Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist Near Irvine, CA
This position has a salary range of $35.00-$41.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if needed
- Facilitate on-going communication with all parties involved in managing an injury case
- Support the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigation
- Assist in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictions
- Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses
- Conduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications
- Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habits
- Assist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management
- Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses
- Develop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.
- Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first-aid
- Proactively engage with employees at their work location
- Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education provided
- Gain full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring
- Leverage technology available to support total worker health
- May be asked to take on additional time to support emergency response to natural disasters in your region
- Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.)
- Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
- Must hold CPR/First Aid certification
- Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus
- Master's Degree in relevant field
- Ergonomic Certification
- NATABOC Certified, in good standing
- At least 3 years' relevant experience
- Valid Driver’s License and transportation method
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality
- Critical thinking skills a must
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Take initiative on issues that arise daily
- Able to manage multiple priorities
- Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations
- Ability to create and edit written materials
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
- Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed
- Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
- Requires bending and stretching.
- Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
- Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- Frequent indoor, office environment conditions.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
- Air quality is good and temperature is controlled indoors.
Job Summary
Part Time
Business Services
$86k-107k (estimate)
11/23/2023
06/19/2024
workcare.com
ANAHEIM, CA
100 - 200
1984
DR PETER P GREANEY
$10M - $50M
Business Services
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About WorkCare Inc.
WorkCare, Inc., is a national occupational health company serving employers in the U.S. and abroad. WorkCare was established in 1984 by Peter P. Greaney, M.D., an occupational medicine physician and specialist in toxicology. WorkCares customized, integrated solutions are designed to help companies of all sizes and types efficiently manage all aspects of work-related health. WorkCares capabilities include: * onsite clinic operations and telehealth * 24/7 telephonic injury/illness intervention and case management * corporate physician consulting and medical directorships * medical surveillance e...xams and regulatory compliance program management * travelers health * absence and leave monitoring * drug-free workplace * fitness-for-work evaluations * ergonomic assessments * wellness and health promotion We help expedite appropriate job placement by facilitating access to a network of 3,500 qualified medical providers/clinics in the U.S. Our 97 percent client retention rate demonstrates our ability to provide cost-effective solutions spanning the workplace health management continuum. WorkCare annually touches the lives of approximately 1 million workers. To learn more, call 800.455.6155 to reach our business development team, write to info@workcare.com or visit www.workcare.com
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