Salary Range: $38 - $50/hr. Individual pay dependent on location, experience and job related factors.

Position Title: Ergonomist / Ergonomic Specialist 

Location: Phoenix, AZ - This position requires you to live in the area.

Schedule: Part-Time, Monday - Friday (Flexible schedule).  Hybrid schedule of remote and in-person visits.

Setting: Office and Industrial (Warehouse) Ergonomic Experience

Ditch the routine job and join an exciting and innovative team. No two days are alike. As an ergonomic specialist, you will provide ergonomic services delivering comfortable solutions in the office and remote work environments. Our ergonomics team works with designated clients/companies to assess their workplace, develop programs to reduce risk, and provide general ergonomic education.

Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) has been providing ergonomic services to the Bay Area for 20 years. Many of our team members have been with PRN Ergonomic Services for 10+ years. We currently have an opening for an Ergonomist to serve our clients in the Phoenix, AZ area. We're looking for someone who has experience working with office and industrial ergonomics.  

We offer flexible schedules to support your work/life balance. This position is a hybrid work schedule of remote work and in-person visits to our client’s offices/facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct job task analysis by performing independent virtual, telephonic, or in person ergonomic evaluations
• Provide functional job descriptions
• Identify accommodations or modified task requirements for injured or disabled workers
• Obtain measurements, video documentation and/or photographs, qualitative and quantitative data
• Data analysis and implementing risk-based solutions
• Use of industry standard tools: NIOSH safe-lifting equation, Moor Garg Strain Index, Snook & Cirillo material handling tables, ACGIH TLV's, RULA and REBA and force gauges.
• Integrate root cause analysis to ergonomic findings
• Knowledge of various ergonomic equipment / products
• Knowledge of RSI risks, methods of prevention & healthy lifestyle
• Select alternative devices / products when ergonomically necessary
• Maintain proficiency in ergonomic product knowledge
• Projects as assigned: ergonomic presentations, ergonomic guides, etc.

Independently conduct:

• Desk & AKP height adjustments
• Chair Fittings & measurements
• Monitor adjustments & measurements
• Lighting adjustments & measurements
• Identify functional and frequency requirements to perform job duties

Education Experience:

• Ergonomic certification is required
• Minimum of 2 years Office and Industrial ergonomic-related experience
• BA or BS in a health-related field preferred
• Licensed physical or occupational therapist preferred
• Exercise Physiologist a plus

Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Good analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Possess excellent time-management skills and able to work independently under general guidance
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and a systematic approach to work
• Must be adept in Mac and PC, particularly in Excel, Email, and Word
• Current knowledge of keyboard short cuts in Mac and/or PC

Our Culture:

We stand committed to supporting and providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects one another and gives employees the freedom to be themselves. The foundational pillars of our culture and who we are – diversity, inclusion, and engagement – help guide our mission to inspire creativity, innovation, and empowerment. Our company is at its best when we are united in this mission and shared belief, regardless of our backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We each have a role to play in advancing this mission and our commitment to one another. We are constantly looking for team members who share our passion and ready to join a team founded on inclusivity, ambition, and outstanding care.

Why Choose Us:

As a clinically led organization, we know what matters most to our clinicians. From competitive benefits to operational support to realistic treatment goals, we stand committed to your success! Since our humble beginnings dating back to 1991, we have specialized in support services (like marketing and billing) to more than 30 leading PT brands across 16 states in the western and central portions of the U.S.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.