What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer- Injury Prevention Specialist position at Select Physical Therapy?
Overview
Position: Certified Athletic Trainer - Injury Prevention Specialist
Location: New London, CT
Type of Employment: PerDiem/PRN
Schedule: Monday through Friday as needed
Compensation: Starting at $35/hr, commensurate with experience
Select Physical Therapy is currently seeking a PRN Injury Prevention Specialist/PTA for an industrial setting.
This candidate be doing injury prevention with an industrial client. Ergonomic assessment, injury triage, risk analysis. Working with the safety teams to reduce injury rates/OSHA recordables.
PRN Perks:
- Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
- Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
- 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
- Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
Responsibilities
- Full-time On-site coverage for industrial client under the direction of Account/Program Manager
- Delivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location. Prevention Services include:
- Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort
- Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions
- Design and implementation of functional assessments, preventative exercise and stretching
- Job coaching and behavior modification both one-on-one and in group settings
- Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics
- Office ergonomics
- Health and wellness consultation
- Documentation and reporting on employee encounters
- Regular communication with both client and Select leadership
Qualifications
- BS Degree Required
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
- Eligible for state license
- Minimum one year experience, industrial setting experience a plus
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Position requires a strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions
Additional Data
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