Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Services provided by an IIPS include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

IIPS’s work under the direction of physicians.

Job Details :

• This role will work 20 hours per week.
• Region covered : Bridgeview and Coal City.
• The work schedule is Monday / Wednesday 11 : 00am-4 : 00pm CST in Coal City and Tuesday / Thursday 1 : 00pm-6 : 00pm CST in Bridgeview.
• The salary for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. The minimum is $33.00 per hour.

Responsibilities :

• Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within OSHA First Aid scope of practice
• Coordinate care with WorkCare’s Incident Intervention® Injury Management Program and utilize Physician escalation services, as needed
• Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policies / procedures
• Evidence-based practice and health promotion
• Develop, promote, andexecute injury prevention techniques through ergonomic methodologies such as body movement demonstrations, patient education, and providing ergonomic assessments.
• Make modifications to interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort
• Maintain frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests
• Support psychosocial strategies, referral to EAP and support Case management efforts, as deemed necessary
• Develop job-specific agility routines and related programs
• Provide on-the-job coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical peak performance
• Perform project based ergonomic solutions, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessments and / or other employee intervention programs as requested
• Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by coaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene and how to manage stress.
• Obtain data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provide wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
• Facilitate use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals
• Professionalism and patient-centered approach
• Report to client and WorkCare management periodically
• Support Medical Surveillance Exams such as Audiogram, Vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing and DOT Testing requirements as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD.
• Provide post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD / MRO (if services are desired to be performed on-site)
• Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work / fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD
• Health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD
• Collaborate with the WorkCare CMD to support clinical issues and client requests
• Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data
• Actively participate in the emergency response team activities, drills, and training
• Maintain Data, OSHA 300 and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system
• Ordering and maintaining supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked
• Participate in the general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff
• Assist with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers
• Recommend common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic conditions

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required.

Master's degree preferred.

• Must hold CPR / First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license and transportation method required.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish required).
• Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial / occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus.
• Ergonomic certification preferred.
• NATABOC certified, in good standing preferred.
• At least 3 years relevant experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies :

• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong ability to influence both external clients and internal stakeholders
• Excellent presentations skill with ability to relay information in a positive and professional manner
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills :

Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands :

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer / phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and / or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment :

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

Benefits for this position include PTO and 401K.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.

WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

Last updated : 2024-05-21