Jamaica, New York1 day ago
Responsibilities: - Provide basic first aid treatment for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders, testing such items as range of motion and strength, reflex and sensory integrity, and functional status - Identify, evaluate and refer injured associates to the appropriate clinicians in order to receive the best care for their work-related injuries and illnesses - Follow appropriate action plan and standing orders to respond to onsite medical emergencies - Assist in managing Workers' Compensation cases through claim capture and follow-up - Collaborate with clients Human Resources team and management on return to work (RTW) job placement - Track and communicate MSD-related statistics for client stakeholders - Manage pre-employment functional testing process and provide vision acuity testing - Coordinate injury prevention programs, as well as ergonomic training and evaluation - Perform comprehensive ergonomic job analyses, including task analyses, risk factor identification and quantification, posture analysis and body mechanics analysis and support administrative and ergonomic changes to the work environment - Create job rotation plans for production areas and monitor compliance - Create pre-shift preventative activity program and monitor compliance - During rehabilitation, implement treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary (State-specific regulations apply) as specified in Physician Standing Orders - Use innovation, creative solutions and employee empowerment to design and/or implement interventions - Administer drug and alcohol testing - Promote personal health and wellbeing in the workplace - Perform data analysis to measure direct and indirect costs of musculoskeletal disorders - Provide monthly and annual reports for rehab utilization, cost-savings, and cost avoidance - Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. in a timely manner. - Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness - Communicate regularly with safety personnel regarding rehab and injury prevention activities - Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested - Author articles for various newsletters and the company Intranet site as requested This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.