What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injury Prevention Specialist position at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy?
Injury Prevention Specialist
Compensation- $25.00-35.00/hr.
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy has an immediate need for an experienced Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist in Greenville, IL. This position is responsible for providing onsite injury prevention and management as well as health improvement programs for employees. The goals of the position are to provide injury prevention services, early intervention services, and participate in ergonomic assessments.
Position Tasks
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, or a certified Athletic Trainer, eligible to practice in the state of Illinois
- Program administered and supervised according to safe and established protocol
- Hot or cold therapy, massage, non-rigid supports, kinesiotaping
- Non-pharmacological pain management and modalities
- 1:1 body mechanics and functional movement training
- Range of motion and flexibility exercise programs
- Site-wide educational resources and events
- Office ergonomics consultation and assessments
- Educational and professional advice to employees on injury prevention and health
What We're Look For:
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science / Physiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or related field
- State licensure / certification
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification
- Ergonomic Certification or training preferred but not required
Job Type:
- PRN in-person
- Hours: 8-hours, one day per week. Onsite hours / day may vary based on the client's expectations
Salary : $25 - $35