Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Cincinnati, OH

Job Summary

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialists (IIPS) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Services provided by an IIPS include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. IIPS's work under the direction of physicians.

This is a part-time position that will work 20 hours per week. The projected schedule is Monday - Thursday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within the IIPS scope of practice

  
  
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  Coordinate care with WorkCare's Incident Intervention Injury Management Program and utilize Physician escalation services, as needed

  
  
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  Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policies/procedures

  
  
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  Evidence-based practice and health promotion

  
  
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  Develop and provide Injury prevention through demonstration, education and ergonomic evaluation

  
  
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  Assist with the return-to-work assessment, fitness for duty exams and transitional work plans prior to the employee returning to work

  
  
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  Make modifications to interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort

  
  
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  Maintain frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests

  
  
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  Support psychosocial strategies, referral to EAP and support Case management efforts, as deemed necessary

  
  
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  Help employees prevent injuries to maintain proper alignment, movement and manage pain

  
  
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  Develop job-specific agility routines and related programs

  
  
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  Provide on-the-job coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical

  
  
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  Perform ergonomic assessments, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as implemented

  
  
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  Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by coaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene and how to manage stress.

  
  
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  Obtain data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provide wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.

  
  
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  Facilitate use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals

  
  
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  Professionalism and patient-centered approach

  
  
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  Report to client and WorkCare management periodically

  
  
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  Support Medical Surveillance Exams such as Audiogram, Vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing and DOT Testing requirements as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD

  
  
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  Provide post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO (if services are desired to be performed on-site)

  
  
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  Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work/ fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD

  
  
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  Health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD

  
  
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  Collaborate with the WorkCare CMD to support clinical issues and client requests

  
  
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  Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data

  
  
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  Actively participate in the emergency response team activities, drills, and training

  
  
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  Maintain Data, OSHA 300 and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system

  
  
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  Ordering and maintaining supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked

  
  
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  Assist with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers

  
  
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  Provide common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic conditions

  
  

Education and Experience

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  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education or related field

  
  

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  Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing (preferred)

  
  

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  Educated, trained and evaluated in five major practice domains: 1) Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion; 2) Examination, assessment, and diagnosis; 3) Immediate and emergency care; 4) Therapeutic intervention; and 5) Health care administration and professional responsibility

  
  

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  Must hold CPR certification

  
  

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  At least three years of related experience

  
  

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  Proficient in basic office software applications

  
  

Skills and Competencies

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  Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence effectively at all levels of the organization

  
  

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  Strong ability to influence both external clients and internal stakeholders

  
  

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  Excellent presentations skill with ability to relay information in a positive and professional manner

  
  

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  Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

  
  

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  Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

  
  

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  Strong critical thinking skills, problem solving, and decision making.

  
  

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  Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

  
  

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  Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

  
  

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  Ability to create and edit written materials.

  
  

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  Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

  
  

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  Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

  
  

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  Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.

  
  

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  Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.

  
  

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  Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.

  
  

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  Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.

  
  

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  Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

  
  

Computer Skills

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  Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

  
  

Physical Demands

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  Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

  
  

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  Some bending and stretching could be required.

  
  

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  Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.

  
  

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  Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.

  
  

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  Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.

  
  

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  May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

  
  

Work Environment

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  Mainly indoor, manufacturing environment conditions.

  
  

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  The noise level is usually moderate.

  
  

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  Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

  
  

This position has a minimum hourly wage of $35.00 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment 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 local, state, or federal law.