Certified Athletic Trainer at WorkCare in Flagstaff, AZ

Job Summary: WorkCare, Inc. is expanding its injury prevention program into Arizona and has partnered with a manufacturer in Flagstaff. This position will play a key role in establishing the program at the client site and helping grow WorkCare's presence across Arizona. The Injury Prevention Specialist is a certified Athletic Trainer that provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. Services are provided within OSHA first aid guidelines. Schedule: Monday and Tuesday, 10:00am-7:00pm; Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:00am-4:00pm. Each workday includes a one-hour lunch break. Make Your Next Career Move Somewhere Extraordinary Discover a different side of Arizona in Flagstaff, where a cooler mountain climate year-round offers a refreshing alternative to the desert heat. Nestled at 7,000 feet among towering ponderosa pines and surrounded by the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff offers an active outdoor lifestyle with hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and skiing just minutes away at Arizona Snowbowl. Enjoy a vibrant, walkable downtown, a welcoming, close-knit community, and Northern Arizona University’s strong collegiate athletics presence. With Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Phoenix within driving distance, Flagstaff is an exceptional place to advance your career while embracing a healthy, active lifestyle and making a meaningful impact in the community you serve. Candidates who must relocate for the position are eligible for up to $1,500 in relocation assistance. Local candidates are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if needed. Facilitate on-going communication with all parties involved in managing an injury case. Support the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigation. Assist in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictions. Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. Conduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications. Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habits. Assist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management. Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses. Develop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening. Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first aid. Proactively engage with employees at their work location. Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education provided. Gain full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring. Leverage technology available to support total worker health. Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.). Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required. BOC Certified AT, in good standing required. At least 3 years’ relevant experience required. Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method. Must hold CPR/First Aid certification. Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in relevant field. Ergonomic Certification. 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 proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed. Physical Demands: Ability to walk long distances – 1-2 miles per shift. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Requires sitting, working at a desk. Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle. Working under stress and use of computer/phone required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse. Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch. Work Environment: Mainly indoor, office environment conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Air quality is good and temperature is controlled indoors. This position has an hourly pay range of $40-$49 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. 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.