Schedule:

• 36 Hours Per Week
• 3 - 12 Hour Shifts
• Wed, Thu & Fri 5:00 am - 5:30 pm

About this Role: The Injury Prevention Specialist - Certified Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the daily development and implementation of Premise Health’s injury prevention programs at our employer health centers located in the Columbus, IN area.  Upper extremity knowledge and advanced training in injury prevention experience strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform Physical Demand Analyses including raw data collection, use of measurement tools, video analysis for specific job demands, and overall report review to identify high-risk work areas.
• Communicate regularly with onsite PH Medical Team and Client Safety Team regarding workplace countermeasures and injury prevention strategies.
• Attend meetings and serve on task forces as deemed necessary.
• Provide recommended guidelines for correcting limitations in flexibility, strength and general conditioning to prevent injury and support overall wellness for client members.
• Provide client follow-up and make recommendations for work performance based on knowledge in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and ergonomic principles.
• Develop and lead group and individual training sessions focusing on functional movement patterns, specific job simulations, and educational programs for occupational health/ safety. (Stretching programs, Lift Labs, etc.)
• Educate and observe essential functions and movement patterns related to appropriate early symptom management techniques for minor musculoskeletal discomfort. Follow-up with client members to ensure early symptom recognition and injury prevention.
• Perform injury/musculoskeletal screening and assessment, covering such areas as (but not limited to) history, observation, palpation, range of motion, manual muscle strength, reflex testing, myotomes, dermatomes, and special tests to assist in determination of red flags and next steps regarding care.
• Provide basic first aid in alignment with OSHA first aid standards to assist in prevention of recordable incidences for clients.
• Performs MSK first aid/ Early Intervention
• Care coordination and communication with on-site medical providers.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, and appropriate EMR documentation, etc. in a timely manner.
• May require other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited professional Athletic Training education program
• Current BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Current certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services
• Current hands-on training in AHA or ARC First Aid is required.
• Certification in specialty areas (Ergonomic Specialty) preferred

Experience: 

• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety; Knowledge of current OSHA regulations preferred
• Experience in Ergonomics preferred