Injury Prevention Specialist - Athletic Trainer

Injury Prevention Specialist - Athletic Trainer San Marcos TX 6 Months The Injury Prevention Specialist will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic and safety issues, perform biomechanical and ergonomic assessments, provide first aid care to injured employees, and execute other injury prevention activities. The IPS will provide conservative care to injured associates, but also observe Associates performing their job tasks and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively with less stress on the irritated body part. On-site IPSs will proactively observe ergonomic practices and educate associates to improve technique before the onset of soreness or injury. 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent State Certification Bachelor's Degree holders 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) The associate will be required to maintain all medical credentials Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS

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