A services organization in Texas 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: 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
