Injury Prevention Specialist

Pivot Physical Therapy•Hampton, VA

About The Position

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives. Job Summary:The Injury Prevention Specialist will perform post-offer physical ability tests to include material handling and physical agility tests. This position will be responsible for collecting data, analyzing the data in comparison to required physical demands, determining whether an applicant can perform the physical demands of a position and completing reports for submission to a contracted corporation.

Requirements

Knowledge of human movement (Kinesiology), Physiology, and functional movement.
Knowledge of basic math.
Skill in customer service.
Skill in computer software for word processing, spreadsheet creation and data entry.
Ability to follow strict testing protocols.
Ability to create positive relationships with clients, applicants, and company representatives.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily.
Ability to write concisely.
Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
Ability to organize workload effectively.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and operate proactively.
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years work experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior functional testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet applicants and take them to a designated testing area.
Conduct post-offer testing for industrial jobs.
Assesses human motion to determine applicant’s physical abilities
Perform grip and pinch strength measures.
Perform girth measurements.
Perform material handling tests.
Perform NIOSH static lift tests.
Perform functional screens and agility tests.
Perform treadmill and stair climber protocols.
Perform dexterity protocols.
Perform walk tests.
Perform lift technique training.
Perform efficient quality human motion (EQHM) movement training.
Perform behavioral based safety training.
Teach preferred work postures and injury risk recognition counter-strain techniques.
Take photographs of tests and accumulate for printing.
Print documents as needed.
Prepare, correct, and print spreadsheets.
Prepare Physical Ability Test reports for distribution to contracted company representatives.
Ensure reports are sent out 1 working day after test completion.
Keep supervisor up to date on progress of reports.
Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner, with integrity and honesty.
Cooperate, work, and communicate with coworkers, and supervisors to ensure a pleasant and professional work environment.