An Ergonomist designs workplace furniture and equipment or tools to make them safe, efficient and comfortable to use, and to minimize strain for workers. Incorporates occupational health criteria in design. Advises on design for products, such as computers, as they are being developed, or advises on the re-design of an office space or factory process to improve productivity and safety.
Part Time Injury Prevention Specialist (PT/OT) OccuCare Injury Prevention Savage, MN Job Details Part-time $35 - $60 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Attention to detail Manual handling Orthopedics Full Job Description OccuCare Injury Prevention is seeking a part-time (15-20 hours per week with 2-3 days onsite) Injury Prevention Specialist (PT, OT, ATC) with experience or interest in the rapidly growing field of on-site injury prevention, wellness, and ergonomics. This position may include some on call opportunities throughout the week for additional work time. This dynamic and rewarding role involves seeing employees who have sustained work-related incidents within hours, aiming to prevent these incidents from escalating into injuries requiring further treatment.
PURPOSE:
The Injury Prevention Specialist will be responsible for providing early intervention, injury prevention, physical/occupational therapy, wellness, post-offer employment testing, and ergonomic services on-site at local employers. General Duties Assess musculoskeletal incidents and collaborate with employees to minimize/eliminate these incidents. Provide on-site early intervention and injury prevention services. Operate within OSHA First Aid Guidelines to address early signs and symptoms of work incidents. Work with managers and employees on ergonomic improvements and risk mitigation strategies. May have the need to provide traditional therapy for non-work-related injuries on-site. Responsibilities Respond to musculoskeletal incidents on-site. Perform full orthopedic evaluations to determine the severity of incidents. Decide if employees can be treated within OSHA first aid guidelines, require direct access therapy, or need to see a physician. Evaluate candidates for employment using a post-offer employment test. Provide early intervention/musculoskeletal wellness for non-work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Conduct proactive ergonomic analysis of workspaces to mitigate risks. Report weekly to employers on the status of all employees within the program. Experience/Skills/Education Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Licensed/certified to practice in the state where the plant is located. Knowledge or willingness to learn OSHA first aid techniques (e.g., massage, kinesiotape application, soft splinting, edema control, use of heat/ice). Willingness to learn ergonomic principles (training provided by OccuPro). Basic understanding of industrial rehab, return to work, and ergonomic concepts. Proficiency with internet-based technology or willingness to learn. Ability to work interdependently and meet deadlines. Willingness to travel as necessary. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with all organizational levels. Flexibility and attention to detail. Essential Functions Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Minimal noise level in the work environment. Travel by automobile or airplane may be required
