Position: Certified Athletic Trainer - Injury Prevention Specialist- Los Angeles, CA
Location: 300 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Schedule: PRN 8 hr shift between hours of 6am-9pm, up to 3x/wk until 9pm
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $33-$36/hr
Select Physical Therapy is currently seeking a PRN Injury Prevention Specialist/ATC for an industrial setting. This is an onsite contract with a large airline at LAX. FT staff of 7 Certified Athletic Trainers with additional PRN Athletic Trainers. Center operates 7 days/wk. and operates as a half fitness, half OSHA First Aid location for all employees of the airline. We just moved into a brand new, roughly 2000 sq. ft. facility with additional spaces in the works. This program is well established (10 years+) and supported by all stakeholders. Patient population is diverse ranging in age from 18-65 years old+. Various demographics and athletic/physical abilities. OSHA mandated First Aid care can range from musculoskeletal issues to general medical conditions, to acute trauma. There are also multiple preventative programs that have been developed and maintained onsite by our Injury Prevention Team that are ongoing and that the candidate will support as able. The FT, salaried WorkStrtaegies Specialist will also perform one day a week at the busy, 4000sq. Ft. Select-Los Angeles PT Clinic performing testing and assisting with operations. The candidate will directly report to the Site Supervisor, with additional assistance from the AT Leads as needed. 1-2 years of AT experience is recommended due to the complexity and volume of cases seen at both sites. Ability to cross-train and support additional onsite contracts and/or WorkStrategies opportunities in the Southern CA area are also a possibility. Come and join our dynamic, progressive, and growing team at LAX and Select LA.
Responsibilities On-site coverage for industrial client under the direction of Account/Program ManagerDelivery of full continuum of Onsite Injury Prevention Services at assigned location. Prevention Services include:Assessment, triage, and first aid application for workplace injury/discomfortErgonomic risk assessment and implementation of ergonomic solutionsDesign and implementation of functional assessments, preventative exercise and stretching Job coaching and behavior modification both one-on-one and in group settingsProviding education and training on a wide range of injury prevention topicsOffice ergonomicsHealth and wellness consultationDocumentation and reporting on employee encountersRegular communication with both client and Select leadership Qualifications BS Degree RequiredNational Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of CertificationEligible for state licenseMinimum one year experience, industrial setting experience a plusCardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificationPosition requires a strong knowledge of musculoskeletal injury assessment and prevention interventions