A services organization in Colorado 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:
- Schedule: 4 shifts per week
- Hours: 12pm to 10:30pm
- 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 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)
- 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
