Prevention Specialist - Progressive Health : Job Details

Prevention Specialist - ProgressiveHealth, LLC - Mt. Vernon, INWe are looking for an energetic and results-driven Industrial Prevention Specialist to provide injury prevention services onsite for a major local manufacturing facility. We strive to increase the industrial athlete's ability to perform their job duties safely and decrease the risk of injury through intervention at the early onset of discomfort in a dynamic work environment. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!What will you be doing in this role?

• Providing proactive injury prevention, injury care, assessment, and medical triage as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural education and/or escalation of medical care if needed
• Providing ergonomic assessments and support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands to make ergonomic recommendations to prevent more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring
• Lead employee work conditioning program to prepare team members for their work duties
• Assist with the daily needs of the onsite employee fitness center including coordinating wellness initiatives, leading group exercise classes, personal training, and more
• Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements
• Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.Our ideal candidate will have:

• A background in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness, Health Promotion, Human Performance, Public Health, Physical Education, Fitness, Personal Training, or Athletics
• CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it before the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred
• The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift
• Previous ergonomic and/or occupational health experience is a plus
• A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What you get from us:

• Opportunity for important work/life balance
• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  • Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs
• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
• Continuing education assistance
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

About ProgressiveHealth:ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes.With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.An Equal Opportunity Employer