Athletic Trainer - Injury Prevention Specialist, Industrial/Occupational Health

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary : We focus on being experts, not average. Come join a cohesive and energized team of trainers and clinicians who take pride in delivering the best care possible and are dedicated to transforming the health care experience. The Athletic Trainer position is in an occupational medicine setting. We provide a broad scope of services including pre-employment exams, injury prevention, wellness programs, medical intervention, occupational surveillance testing programs, safety consulting and case management.

About Industry Health Solutions: We are a private occupational medicine practice focused on making a difference in the lives of our customers and their employees. For over 20 years, Industry Health Solutions' staff have had a dramatic impact on patient outcomes. We attribute this to our technical competency, clinical excellence, attention to detail, compassion for people, quality staff, and determination to be the best. You will be provided with great opportunities for learning and career growth in addition to excellent benefits. You will function in a dynamic clinical setting with plenty of corporate support and encouragement, as well as financial backing to advance your career with advanced certifications and continued education.

Required qualifications / skills / experience / certifications / licenses:

• Athletic Training BOC Certification/License in good standing in Michigan
• Self-motivated Independent thinker; ability to work without direct supervision
• Clinical competency in orthopedic evaluation skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills with individuals and in a group setting

• Basic understanding of ergonomic principles to perform ergonomic screens
• Comfortable providing services in various work environments including meat packing production facilities, warehouses and occupation health units.

Responsibilities:

Workplace injury prevention requires a systematic and comprehensive approach throughout the employee experience. The athletic trainer's expertise and insightful skills are highly respected in our organization. As an on-site clinical specialist, you provide unique interventions at various levels. Early identification of signs and symptoms prevents an injury from becoming disabling and reduces lost time, medical costs, stress, operational losses, and turnover.

• Evaluate low-level injuries
• Triage musculoskeletal complaints/identify work environment dangers
• Evaluate and determine root-cause
• Complete post-offer pre-employment testing with partner company's new hires
• Creating and maintaining injury prevention programs
• Stretching programs
• Job rotations
• Ergonomic administrative controls
• Assisting safety as a resource for incident investigation
• Team member education
• Performing tasks outside of primary responsibilities when needed

• Job Type: Full time
• Hours: Second shift
• Location: Coldwater, MI
• Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k), competitive salary, paid time off
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