HealthFitness has a new opportunity for a PHYSICAL THERAPIST at our client site located in Clarksville, TN.  In this position you will coordinate and deliver early intervention services with the overall focus being prevention of work related injuries. Duties may include leading work conditioning classes, delivering proactive and lineside job coaching, leading or facilitating pre-shift or during shift stretching programs, delivery of ergonomics evaluations, and leading educational sessions for employees. Delivery of services will be in-person and virtually. You will be required to triage mild injuries, and provide education and interventions within scope of position and deemed appropriate within client and OSHA guidelines. All services will be provided in collaboration with the Client’s existing resources and programming, including Heath Services, Human Resources Safety, Ergonomics, Well-being teams, etc.  You will lead the team(s) responsible for daily delivery of all injury prevention programs and will be required to assess effectiveness of current interventions and enhance delivery methods to achieve maximum program results and participant impact. You will be expected to assist in efforts to promote, market, and grow the injury prevention program. Additional programming efforts may include ergonomic risk analysis, movement efficiency screening, delivery of physical therapy services, root cause analysis at the work site, and any additional task deemed necessary by HealthFitness supervisor. You will also be required to complete accurate tracking and documentation of all encounters with client employees, as well as to create reports for client and HealthFitness Corporation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of the yearly strategic business plan for the results-focused Injury Prevention program.
• Coordinates the delivery of the Injury Prevention program throughout the client site(s) in collaboration with the client’s multi-disciplinary stakeholders (e.g. Medical, Safety, HR/Benefits, Management, Unions).
• Interfaces with HealthFitness leadership, company management, and peripheral departments, as appropriate to assess client needs and identify HealthFitness programming solutions.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with HealthFitness policies, procedures and applicable laws including recruiting, orienting, training and evaluating, as necessary based on program development.
• Supports the planning and assignment of work duties to ensure staff remain challenged and productivity is maximized.
• Provides mentorship and assistance to all direct reports, as necessary based on program development.
• Participates in formal semi-annual performance appraisals and initiates formal corrective action process, as necessary.
• Leads individual worksite assessments, root cause analysis, body mechanic coaching and well-being education.
• Provide early intervention services for employees.
• Collect program data to support the program; manage and reports data for IPT services.
• Regular communication with Corporate Support (i.e., IP&T, CSE) for ongoing strategy, success of program, and service delivery review.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• B.S., M.S or higher degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current Physical therapy licensure in Tennessee.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute.
• 2+ years’ experience in prevention and treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, ergonomic assessments/risk identification; injury prevention education and training; and wellness programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Functional Movement Analysis and implementation of corrective interventions.
• Demonstrated leadership, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the capability and broad-based interests to effectively deliver physical therapy treatment, prevention and wellness services.
• Strong people skills, a positive attitude and computer software skills sufficient to manage and operate participant management programs and databases.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team towards collective goals and strategy.
• Proven ability to collaborate, integrate, and partner with multidisciplinary teams/departments.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
• Ability to travel regionally to other client locations (up to 25%).
• Ability to effectively work independently or as part of a team.
• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

PREFERRED:

• Work experience in a clinical environment.
• Previous experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and documentation guidelines.
• Demonstrate leadership in program development, implementation, marketing and promotion.
• Experience and expertise in ergonomics, injury prevention and management of work related injuries/illnesses.
• Experience with delivery of group presentations/webinars/education.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran

Trustmark is pleased to have earned recognition from the Chicago Tribune as a Chicago Top Workplaces 2020 Award winner.

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