Injury Prevention Specialist - Youngsville, NC
WORKCARE INC · workcare.com
YoungsvilleOn-siteMid level3+ yrs
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The job in short
Occupational injury prevention and clinic care for industrial workers.
Clinical
Details
- Found
- 30 d ago · posted 2026-09-30
- Location
- Youngsville, NC, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $35 an hour
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Youngsville, NC - Youngsville, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $35.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Summary
Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide a proactive approach to the prevention and management of workplace injuries and illnesses.
Services provided by an IPS include prevention, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. IIPS’s work under the direction of physicians.
3+ years relevant professional experience and experience in an industrial setting is required.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide rapid first aid and medical care for employees as needed, as well as for emergencies when clinic is open within OSHA First Aid scope of practice
Coordinate care with WorkCare’s Incident Intervention® Injury Management Program and utilize Physician escalation services, as needed
Provide episodic care for minor medical issues, medical consultation, and recommendations according to treatment care guidelines set forth and in collaboration with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD) and policies/procedures
Evidence-based practice and health promotion
Develop, promote, and execute injury prevention techniques through ergonomic methodologies such as body movement demonstrations, patient education, and providing ergonomic assessments.
Make modifications to interventions either to progress the employee as directed by the CMD or to ensure employee safety and comfort
Maintain frequent communication with the WorkCare CMD and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests
Support psychosocial strategies, referral to EAP and support Case management efforts, as deemed necessary
Develop job-specific agility routines and related programs
Provide on-the-job coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical peak performance
Perform project based ergonomic solutions, or Bio-Ergonomic Assessments and/or other employee intervention programs as requested
Support Health Fairs and other Wellness Initiatives such as encouraging healthy lifestyles by coaching employees about nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene and how to manage stress.
Obtain data (such as biometrics) related to wellness interventions and provide wellness checks, obesity weigh-ins, blood pressure checks, etc.
Facilitate use of available company resources such as fitness centers, health risk appraisals
Professionalism and patient-centered approach
Report to client and WorkCare management periodically
Support Medical Surveillance Exams such as Audiogram, Vision, pulmonary function, respirator fit testing and DOT Testing requirements as needed, and feasible with available or procured equipment, in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD.
Provide post-accident, pre-employment, for-cause, and random drug testing and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD/MRO (if services are desired to be performed on-site)
Assist with new hire exams, return-to-work/ fitness-for-duty assessments, and transitional work plans prior to an employee returning to work as needed and in line with the scope of practice and as supported by the WorkCare CMD
Health care administration work such as developing protocols and policies in tandem with the WorkCare CMD
Collaborate with the WorkCare CMD to support clinical issues and client requests
Contribute insight to incident reports and tracking of injury and clinic utilization data
Actively participate in the emergency response team activities, drills, and training
Maintain Data, OSHA 300 and the clinic encounter data entry process supported by clinic software or EMR system
Ordering and maintaining supplies to ensure that the clinic is appropriately stocked
Participate in the general flow of clinic operations (answers phones, checks mail, medical records, filing, copying charts, traffic control) as needed in collaboration with current staff
Assist with noise sampling, dust sampling, and fire extinguishers
Recommend common pre-packaged over the counter (OTC) medicine to employees for episodic conditions
Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
At least 3 years relevant professional experience is required
Experience in an industrial setting is required; more than 2 years' experience in an industrial setting is preferred
Must hold CPR certification
Valid Driver’s License and transportation method
Preferred Qualifications
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing
Experience performing industrial ergonomic assessments and utilizing ergonomic assessment tools
Emergency response planning experience
Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience
Educated, trained, and evaluated in five major practice domains:
Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion
Examination, assessment, and diagnosis
Immediate and emergency care
Therapeutic intervention
Health care administration and professional responsibility
Skills and Competencies
Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Critical thinking skills a must
Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures
Take initiative on issues that arise daily
Able to manage multiple priorities
Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations
Ability to create and edit written materials
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Computer Skills
Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.
Physical Demands
Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
Some bending and stretching could be required.
Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
· Work Environment
Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
The noise level is usually moderate.
Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.
The hourly pay rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. The minimum is $35.00 per hour.
Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.
The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.
Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.