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Job Summary:

This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health.

Services are provided within OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers.

This position will support a utility company. Must be comfortable primarily working outdoors.

Region Covered: San Jose, Cupertino, and Milpitas, CA (10% travel).

This temporary role is anticipated to begin on September 26, 2026, and is expected to last a minimum of eight weeks, with the potential to extend for up to six months.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm +/- 1 hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide seamless coverage for employees on Leave of Absence (LOA) and extended Paid Time Off (PTO), ensuring continuity of operations.
Support client-facing events by ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborate cross-functionally to assist with projects and strategic initiatives, contributing to planning, execution, and follow-up activities to drive successful outcomes.
Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if needed.
Facilitate on-going communication with all parties involved in managing an injury case.
Support the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigation.
Assist in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictions.
Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
Conduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications.
Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habits.
Assist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management.
Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses.
Develop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.
Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first aid.
Proactively engage with employees at their work location.
Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education provided.
Gain full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring.
Leverage technology available to support total worker health.
Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.).
May be asked to take on additional time to support emergency response to natural disasters in your region.
Able to support multiple clients and projects as needed.
Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required.
At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method.
Must hold CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in relevant field.
Ergonomic Certification.
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing.

Skills and Competencies:

Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Critical thinking skills a must.
Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
Able to manage multiple priorities.
Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
Ability to create and edit written materials.
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills:

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed.

Physical Demands:

Ability to walk long distances – greater than two miles per shift.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Requires sitting, working at a desk.
Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle.
Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.

Work Environment:

Frequent outdoor work environment conditions, including exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
The noise level is usually moderate.

This position has an hourly pay range of $37 - $49 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate within this range depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates with less than 10 years of related professional experience and less than 3 years in an industrial setting can expect a range of $37 - $45 per hour.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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