Injury Prevention Specialist

Rush Physical Therapy is currently hiring a part-time Injury Prevention-WorkStrategies Specialist for an industrial setting. This is a great opportunity for an athletic trainer, exercise physiologist, EMT, PTA, COTA, or individual of a similar background. This position will support our WorkStrategies team onsite at Chicago O'Hare Airport (Fedex). 

Position: Injury Prevention Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL (Chicago O'Hare Airport)

Type of Employment: Part-time

Schedule: Weekdays (5pm-10pm)   

Compensation: $22.00-$25.00, hourly, based on years of experience

Why Join Us: 

• Industrywide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more

Fostering Well-Being:  We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.

• On-site coverage for industrial client under the direction of the Account/Program Manager
• Delivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location. Prevention Services include:
  • Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfort
  • Ergonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutions
  • Job coaching and behavior modification, both 1:1 and in group settings
  • Providing education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topics
  • Office ergonomics
  • Health and wellness consultation
• Document and report on employee encounters
• Regular communication with both client and Select leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• Minimum one year of experience
• CPR certification
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an industrial setting

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans