What are the responsibilities and job description for the Injury Prevention Specialist position at Physio?
Select Physical Therapy is seeking an engaging and enthusiastic full-time Injury Prevention Specialist to join our team supporting an industrial manufacturer in Topeka, Emporia & Edgerton (KS). This is a great opportunity for an athletic trainer (ATC), exercise physiologist, EMT, PTA, COTA, or individual of a similar background/training.
This dynamic role integrates ergonomics, employee education and coaching, preventive exercise programs, early intervention strategies, and health and wellness services to reduce workplace injuries and enhance overall employee well-being.
Position: Injury Prevention Specialist
Location: 1061 W 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062 (Onsite in Topeka, Emporia & Edgerton)
Type of Environment: Industrial/Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time, Weekdays (Hours vary) - **Starting at 32 hours between two plants, increasing to 40 hours with a third plant sometime in the spring 2027.**
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000, annually, based on years of experience
Incentives: Student Debt Benefit ($200 monthly tuition assistance)
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
This dynamic role integrates ergonomics, employee education and coaching, preventive exercise programs, early intervention strategies, and health and wellness services to reduce workplace injuries and enhance overall employee well-being.
Position: Injury Prevention Specialist
Location: 1061 W 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062 (Onsite in Topeka, Emporia & Edgerton)
Type of Environment: Industrial/Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time, Weekdays (Hours vary) - **Starting at 32 hours between two plants, increasing to 40 hours with a third plant sometime in the spring 2027.**
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000, annually, based on years of experience
Incentives: Student Debt Benefit ($200 monthly tuition assistance)
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications. Free for licensed clinicians!
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Specialized Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
- Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
- Perform ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations for improvement
- Develop and deliver employee education and perform audits
- Conduct movement assessments and develop preventative exercise programs
- Engage with new hire employees on education, ergonomics, and injury prevention
- Deliver return-to-work program for employees returning from injury
- Provide early symptom intervention (ESI) care for employees
- Provide health and wellness coaching on a wide range of topics
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
- Minimum one year of experience
- CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions
- Experience in an industrial setting
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000