What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injury Prevention Specialist position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role: Part-Time Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist focusing on ergonomic assessments, injury risk evaluation, employee coaching, and delivering deep tissue therapy in various work environments.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and identify workplace risks.
- Educate employees on proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
- Provide hands-on deep tissue therapy to promote employee well-being.
- Collaborate with site management and safety teams to develop injury prevention strategies.
- Maintain detailed documentation of services and employee progress.
- Gather feedback and report on injury prevention initiatives regularly.
- Ergonomic experience required; 2-4 years in injury prevention or related fields.
- Relevant credentials such as Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Licensed Massage Therapist preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and technology skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a results-oriented approach.
- Proficiency in reporting tools and documentation.
- Active professional liability insurance and compliance with background checks and drug screening.