Temporary Athletic Trainer (ATC)/Injury Prevention Professional (Primary Location- Portland, ME)
If you share our passion of improving the health and well-being of others and believe in providing the best experience for those you serve, we invite you to explore this opportunity!
Full-time position starts Mid-May 2023 & will last 8-12 weeks!
HealthFitness is seeking an experienced Athletic Trainer (ATC)/Injury Prevention Professional to provide temporary Injury Prevention & Treatment services at our multi-location client located in Portland, ME. In this position, you will plan, develop, implement, deliver and evaluate the Injury Prevention Programs ensuring the highest possible level of engagement, outcomes and client/participant satisfaction. You will coordinate and deliver ergonomic evaluations, shift stretch programming, Line Side Coaching, and early intervention services (Movement Efficiency Solutions) with the overall focus being prevention of work-related injuries. You will provide education and intervention within scope of position as deemed appropriate within client and OSHA guidelines. You may be required to triage mild injuries. All services will be provided in collaboration with our client’s existing resources and programming, which may include SH&E, Heath Services, Ergonomics, etc. You will be required to complete and accurately track and document all encounters with the client’s employees, as well as to assist in the creation of reports for client and HealthFitness. You will be required to assess effectiveness of current interventions and enhance delivery methods to achieve maximum program results and participant impact. Up to 50% travel is expected to various satellite locations within a 45-65 minute drive. Monday-Friday Schedule, 7AM-3:30PM, 40 hours per week.
Will be expected to visit the following client locations 2x per month: Lewiston, Alfred, & Bridgton.
Your impact within this team:
- Proactively deliver injury prevention services, which include but are not limited to: conducting ergonomic worksite evaluations, coordinating and leading shift stretch programming, and delivering line-side coaching and early intervention services (movement efficiency solutions).
- Coordinate the delivery of the Injury Prevention Program throughout the client facilities in collaboration with the client’s multi-disciplinary stakeholders (e.g. Medical, Safety, HR/Benefits, Management).
- Develop, promote and market well-being and wellness education programs to support injury prevention programming.
- Lead individual worksite assessments, root cause analysis, body mechanic coaching and well-being education.
- Perform initial screening to confirm that the employee is an appropriate candidate for Ergonomic Education and advise employee’s supervisor if further evaluation by appropriate medical personnel is required in connection with an injury believed to have been suffered or otherwise caused in the course of work/while employee is on duty.
- Present educational sessions to departments and provide Ergonomic Education services to employees reporting musculoskeletal pain or discomfort.
- Conduct office ergonomic evaluations (risk assessments) and document recommendations using Contractor tools and forms.
- Assist employee healthcare teams with job function assessment, incident investigation and care management.
- Other duties as needed/assigned.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training and 1 + years of related experience.
- Board Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC) Certification and active state athletic training licensure.
- Experience and expertise in ergonomics, injury prevention and management of work-related injuries/illnesses.
- Ability to travel to other client locations and effectively work independently or as part of a team.
- Current Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to navigate onboarding and electronic payroll system.
Who we are:
HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.
You may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 800-636-3304 or jobs@hfit.com for assistance.
HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran.