Certified Athletic Trainer- Injury Prevention Specialist

 SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time WorkStrategies Specialist for an industrial setting in the Madison and St. Clair Counties Illinois region.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position,  for a licensed Certified Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, or individual of similar background.  We are expading our partnership with local employers in the region to provide on-site injury prevention services.

SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services! With a network of more than 80 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 700 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service.

We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!

• Full-time On-site coverage for industrial client(s) under the direction of Account/Program Manager
• Delivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location(s). Prevention Services include:
  • Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort
  • Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions
  • Design and implementation of functional assessments, preventative exercise and stretching
  • Job coaching and behavior modification both one-on-one and in group settings
  • Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics
  • Office ergonomics
  • Health and wellness consultation
• Documentation and reporting on employee encounters
• Regular communication with both client and Select leadership

• BS Degree Required
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
• Eligible for state license (if ATC)
• Minimum one year experience, industrial setting experience a plus
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Position requires a strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions

Generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Time (PST)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• Residency Programs
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.