Injury Prevention Specialist

Injury Prevention Specialist Hampton, VA Job Details Part-time $18.00 - $20.33 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Gym membership Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Photography Exercise Science Report writing Bachelor's degree in kinesiology Kinesiology Word processing Writing skills Basic math Greeting customers Physiology knowledge Client relationship development Printing Bachelor's degree Driving Data entry Productivity software Data collection Materials handling Conducting fitness assessments 4 years Bachelor's degree in exercise science Entry level

Full Job Description Position Overview:

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support - because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn't just about recovery; it's about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Job Summary:

The Injury Prevention Specialist will perform post-offer physical ability tests to include material handling and physical agility tests. This position will be responsible for collecting data, analyzing the data in comparison to required physical demands, determining whether an applicant can perform the physical demands of a position and completing reports for submission to a contracted corporation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Greet applicants and take them to a designated testing area. Conduct post-offer testing for industrial jobs. Assesses human motion to determine applicant's physical abilities Perform grip and pinch strength measures. Perform girth measurements. Perform material handling tests. Perform NIOSH static lift tests. Perform functional screens and agility tests. Perform treadmill and stair climber protocols. Perform dexterity protocols. Perform walk tests. Perform lift technique training. Perform efficient quality human motion (EQHM) movement training. Perform behavioral based safety training. Teach preferred work postures and injury risk recognition counter-strain techniques. Take photographs of tests and accumulate for printing. Print documents as needed. Prepare, correct, and print spreadsheets. Prepare Physical Ability Test reports for distribution to contracted company representatives. Ensure reports are sent out 1 working day after test completion. Keep supervisor up to date on progress of reports. Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner, with integrity and honesty. Cooperate, work, and communicate with coworkers, and supervisors to ensure a pleasant and professional work environment.

Required Education, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of human movement (Kinesiology), Physiology, and functional movement. Knowledge of basic math. Skill in customer service. Skill in computer software for word processing, spreadsheet creation and data entry. Ability to follow strict testing protocols. Ability to create positive relationships with clients, applicants, and company representatives. Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily. Ability to write concisely. Ability to speak clearly and understandably. Ability to organize workload effectively. Ability to work independently, prioritize and operate proactively.

Education/Training:

Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field. Minimum of 4 years work experience. Prior functional testing experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to grasp and hold up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to sit for limited periods of time. Ability to climb stairs occasionally. Ability to repeatedly sit, stand, and walk short distances. Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen. Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard. Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone. Ability to speak understandably. Ability to drive car for company errands, meetings, and other company locations. Basic vision corrected. Additional Benefits offered with this full-time position: Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment) HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA Progyny Fertility Benefit Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child) Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement KinderCare Discount Legal & Credit Monitoring Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only) PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire) 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee

Bereavement Time Off & Resources Commuter:

Pre-Tax Transit & Parking Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary. Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage:

USD $18.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary/Wage:

USD $20.33/Hr.