WorkCare, Inc.
Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
WorkCare, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Summary
This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health.It is a full-time position that will work 40 hours per week. A minimum of 20 hours per week will be worked onsite and the remaining hours will be performed virtually supporting the virtual Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist/Incident Intervention line.Work schedule (non-negotiable):Sunday (virtual): 5:00am-1:30pm PSTMonday (virtual): 7:00am - 3:30pm PSTTuesday: Onsite at 7:00am PST for 7 hours + 1 hour virtual program supportWednesday Onsite at 7:00am PST for 7 hours + 1 hour virtual program supportThursday Onsite at 7:00am PST for 6 hours + 2 hour virtual program support
Responsibilities
Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if neededFacilitate on-going communication with all parties involved in managing an injury caseSupport the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigationAssist in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictionsHelp employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnessesConduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modificationsProvide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habitsAssist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress managementAddress and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnessesDevelop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first-aidProactively engage with employees at their work locationMaintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education providedGain full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurringLeverage technology available to support total worker healthMay be asked to take on additional time to support emergency response to natural disasters in your regionWork in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.)Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field requiredMust hold CPR/First Aid certificationErgonomics experience is required, certification preferredValid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in relevant fieldErgonomic CertificationBOC Certified AT, in good standingAt least 3 years’ relevant experienceExperience in industrial/occupational health, orthopedics, and wellness is a plus
Skills and CompetenciesStrong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentialityAbility to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and proceduresTake initiative on issues that arise dailyAble to manage multiple prioritiesMust have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situationsStrong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision makingMust have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reportsAbility to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracyAbility to create and edit written materialsAbility to communicate effectively to a variety of audiencesSkill in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesDemonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clientsStrong time management, organizational, and follow-through skillsAbility to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goalsAbility to work independently as well as assisting other team members when neededRequires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Computer Skills
Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) and have the ability to learn new software as needed
Physical Demands
Ability to walk long distances - 1 to 2 miles per shift while onsiteAbility to lift and move up to 50 poundsRequires sitting, working at a deskRequires visual work on a digital screen for long periods of timeBending and stretching are requiredWorking under stress and use of computer/phone requiredManual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouseAbility to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch
Work Environment
Mainly indoor, office environment conditionsAt home work environment must be free from background noise and distraction; noise level is acceptable, temperature is controlled, air quality is goodAt home set up must meet all Company IT, privacy, and safety requirements
Additional Job Information
This is a hybrid position that will work onsite a minimum of 20 hours per week and the remaining hours will be performed virtually supporting the virtual Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist/Incident Intervention line.The salary range is $36.00-$44.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate within this range depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.* Candidates with less than 10 years of related professional experience and less than 3 years in an industrial setting can expect a range of $36.00-$41.00 per hour.Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
About WorkCare
WorkCare, Inc., is a U.S.-based occupational health, wellness and absence management company focused on improving quality of life for employees and enhancing business results for employers. Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Health…from Hire to Retire. We believe Work Matters. Health Counts. Prevention Saves.We deliver integrated, total employee health solutions to employers in all types of industries in the U.S. and selected international locations. Our primary service lines include Medical Exams & Travel program management; 24/7 Incident Intervention telehealth triage; Onsite Services & Clinics (staffing/operations); Industrial Athlete Program (onsite and virtual), Consulting M.D.s, Wellness Solutions, and Absence Management Solutions. We place a strong emphasis on occupational physician oversight, clinical quality, customer service excellence, and workforce well-being. Visit
www.workcare.com
to learn more.
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This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health.It is a full-time position that will work 40 hours per week. A minimum of 20 hours per week will be worked onsite and the remaining hours will be performed virtually supporting the virtual Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist/Incident Intervention line.Work schedule (non-negotiable):Sunday (virtual): 5:00am-1:30pm PSTMonday (virtual): 7:00am - 3:30pm PSTTuesday: Onsite at 7:00am PST for 7 hours + 1 hour virtual program supportWednesday Onsite at 7:00am PST for 7 hours + 1 hour virtual program supportThursday Onsite at 7:00am PST for 6 hours + 2 hour virtual program support
Responsibilities
Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if neededFacilitate on-going communication with all parties involved in managing an injury caseSupport the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigationAssist in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictionsHelp employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnessesConduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modificationsProvide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habitsAssist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress managementAddress and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnessesDevelop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first-aidProactively engage with employees at their work locationMaintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education providedGain full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurringLeverage technology available to support total worker healthMay be asked to take on additional time to support emergency response to natural disasters in your regionWork in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.)Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field requiredMust hold CPR/First Aid certificationErgonomics experience is required, certification preferredValid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in relevant fieldErgonomic CertificationBOC Certified AT, in good standingAt least 3 years’ relevant experienceExperience in industrial/occupational health, orthopedics, and wellness is a plus
Skills and CompetenciesStrong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentialityAbility to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and proceduresTake initiative on issues that arise dailyAble to manage multiple prioritiesMust have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situationsStrong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision makingMust have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reportsAbility to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracyAbility to create and edit written materialsAbility to communicate effectively to a variety of audiencesSkill in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesDemonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clientsStrong time management, organizational, and follow-through skillsAbility to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goalsAbility to work independently as well as assisting other team members when neededRequires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Computer Skills
Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) and have the ability to learn new software as needed
Physical Demands
Ability to walk long distances - 1 to 2 miles per shift while onsiteAbility to lift and move up to 50 poundsRequires sitting, working at a deskRequires visual work on a digital screen for long periods of timeBending and stretching are requiredWorking under stress and use of computer/phone requiredManual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouseAbility to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch
Work Environment
Mainly indoor, office environment conditionsAt home work environment must be free from background noise and distraction; noise level is acceptable, temperature is controlled, air quality is goodAt home set up must meet all Company IT, privacy, and safety requirements
Additional Job Information
This is a hybrid position that will work onsite a minimum of 20 hours per week and the remaining hours will be performed virtually supporting the virtual Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist/Incident Intervention line.The salary range is $36.00-$44.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate within this range depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.* Candidates with less than 10 years of related professional experience and less than 3 years in an industrial setting can expect a range of $36.00-$41.00 per hour.Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
About WorkCare
WorkCare, Inc., is a U.S.-based occupational health, wellness and absence management company focused on improving quality of life for employees and enhancing business results for employers. Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Health…from Hire to Retire. We believe Work Matters. Health Counts. Prevention Saves.We deliver integrated, total employee health solutions to employers in all types of industries in the U.S. and selected international locations. Our primary service lines include Medical Exams & Travel program management; 24/7 Incident Intervention telehealth triage; Onsite Services & Clinics (staffing/operations); Industrial Athlete Program (onsite and virtual), Consulting M.D.s, Wellness Solutions, and Absence Management Solutions. We place a strong emphasis on occupational physician oversight, clinical quality, customer service excellence, and workforce well-being. Visit
www.workcare.com
to learn more.
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