Job Information
Amergis Athletic Trainer in Etna, Ohio
Position Description:
The Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) analyzes tasks for potentialergonomic and safety issues, performs
biomechanical and ergonomic assessments, provides first aid care toinjured employees, and executes
other injury prevention activities. IPSs will proactively observeergonomic practices and educate to
improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides triage, first aid and/ or referral to outside medicalprovider, if indicated
Maintains records of first aid care provided to associates
Minimizes the risk of injury of employees through awareness, educationand intervention
Attends and participates in meetings to lead daily stretching routines
Understands, learns and communicates the proper techniques on how toprevent soft tissue injuries
Evaluates trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items toaddress injury trends
Provides daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadershipteam
Provides analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis includingrecommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries
Provides accommodation recommendations related to job placement for allemployees on restrictions given by a medical provider
Understands and learns each department/ job functions to fullyunderstand the body mechanics involved in every task. Be actively involved withimprovements to the standard work process
Provides coaching on observed at-risk work habits
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Certification as applicable per client requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
CPR certification required
TB / Chest X-ray results
Experience in an occupational setting
Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED training preferred
Experience with an industrial wellness program preferred
Experience working with Worker’s Compensation preferred
Management / training experience preferred
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriateindividuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients)via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may berequired
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.