Certified Athletic Trainer (Injury Prevention Specialist) Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

A services organization in Massachusetts is looking to add a compassionate and hardworking Certified Athletic Trainer to its Occupational Health team. As a vital resource for the site’s employees, the Certified Athletic Trainer will be responsible for performing both injury prevention and injury management (first aid) activities. About the

Opportunity:

Shift:

7am-4pm or 2pm-10pm

Schedule:

5 shifts per week

Setting:

Occupational Health Responsibilities:

Provide triage, first aid and/ or referral to outside medical provider, if indicated. Maintain records of first aid care provided to associates. Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and intervention. Attend and participate at “start-up” meetings to lead daily stretching routines. Understand and learn each department and communicate the proper techniques on how to prevent soft tissue injuries. Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends. Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadership team. Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse. Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider. Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task. Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process. Frequent “floor time” to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits. Attend and speak at daily “start-up” meetings

Qualifications:

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the National Athletic Trainers’ Association or equivalent State Certification Bachelor’s Degree Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a CPR course at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) Associate will be required to maintain all medical credentials Proficiency in

Microsoft Office Desired Skills:

Experience in an occupational setting. Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED training. Experience with an industrial wellness program. Experience working with Worker’s Compensation. Experience leading / managing a team.

Leadership Principles:

deep dive, ownership, earns trust