What are the responsibilities and job description for the ONSITE INJURY PREVENTION SPECIALIST - PT position at WorkWell Prevention & Care?
JOB TITLE: ONSITE INJURY PREVENTION SPECIALIST
LOCATION: FARMINGTON, CT
ABOUT WORKWELL:
WorkWell partners with employers to prevent and treat musculoskeletal injuries through scalable programs integrating prevention, early intervention, ergonomics, testing, and treatment. We help reduce injuries, lower costs, improve productivity, and build healthier, safer workplaces—turning employee well-being into a measurable strategic advantage.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Onsite Injury Prevention Specialist will serve as the primary provider of quality, onsite first aid and injury prevention initiatives for employees at the designated employer worksites. The provider will collaborate with key stakeholders at the employer worksite to ensure optimal musculoskeletal health of the employee population and will be supervised by the WorkWell Onsite Services Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide early interventions for musculoskeletal complaints via OSHA-guided first aid
2. Complete ergonomic assessments for office and manufacturing job positions at the employer worksite
3. Complete job analyses to produce functional job descriptions
4. Complete clinical documentation and timekeeping via EMR system
5. Assist with operational reporting in a timely manner to demonstrate outcomes and value of services provided
6. Collaborate with the site safety team and other key workplace contacts to develop wellness initiatives
7. Provide regular employee education via newsletters, group presentations, and individual consultation
8. Complete daily rounds on the production floor to follow-up with employees and identify opportunities for injury prevention
9. Complete specialized WorkWell training in topics such as ergonomics and functional job analysis
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
2. Active CPR/AED certification through the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
3. At least 2 years of experience in an outpatient setting working with a variety of musculoskeletal issues and conditions
4. Previous experience working with employers and occupational health is desirable, but not required
ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. The ability to provide deliverables via Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Excellent interpersonal communication skills to foster positive interactions with key stakeholders
2. Confident in clinical skills, with the ability to make clinical decisions autonomously
3. Self-motivated and able to maintain productivity with minimal direct oversight
4. Comfortable working in an industrial environment
5. Outgoing and eager to initiate interactions with new people
6. Organized and timely when completing work tasks and attending meetings
7. Comfortable collaborating with colleagues who work remotely
Locations: This position will cover a facility in Farmington, CT
Employee Status: 13 hours per week
Compensation: $85.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $85.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85