Part-Time Injury Prevention Specialist with Ergonomics Experience Location: Danbury, CT Compensation: $60 per hour USD Start Date: Immediately Hands-on Therapy 4-8 hours weekly, morning shifts are preferred. Company Overview DORN Companies is a leader in industrial injury prevention, ergonomics, and employee wellness, focused on reducing workplace injuries and improving human performance. We partner with clients across North America to deliver on-site and virtual services, including ergonomic assessments, job coaching, education, and training to drive a culture of safety and reduce musculoskeletal risks. Why Join Us? Impact-Driven Work: Play a pivotal role in helping reduce workplace injuries and improve ergonomic safety. Flexible Schedule: Ideal for professionals looking to supplement their income with part-time or project-based work. Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience across diverse worksites, industries, and ergonomic challenges. Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive network of professionals dedicated to occupational health and safety. Job Summary We are seeking a qualified Licensed Massage Therapist to support our client with proactive injury prevention services on-site. This position focuses exclusively on ergonomic risk analysis, job coaching, training, and reporting. The role is ideal for professionals with an ergonomics certification or relevant training in occupational health, kinesiology, human factors, or physical rehabilitation. You will conduct ergonomic evaluations, assess tasks for risk factors, support early intervention efforts, and coach employees on safer work practices. This role does not involve hands-on therapyit's focused on observation, training, and behavior-based prevention strategies. Key Responsibilities Perform ergonomic risk assessments of job tasks and workstations Coach employees on posture, movement strategies, and injury prevention Provide 1-on-1 and group education to reinforce ergonomic best practices Track trends in movement behaviors and discomfort to inform interventions Communicate findings and recommendations to site safety teams Document all observations and feedback using DORN systems Maintain regular reports to DORN and client stakeholders Qualifications Education and Certifications (one or more of the following): Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Human Factors, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Industrial Engineering, or related field Ergonomics certifications preferred (e.g., CPE, CCPE, CEES, COES, REPA, or equivalent) Additional credentials such as ATC, R.Kin/C.Kin, PTA, OTA, or experience in workplace wellness or return-to-work support also considered Experience: Minimum 2 years in a workplace ergonomics, human movement, or occupational health setting Experience with physical job demands analysis and ergonomic data collection Strong understanding of musculoskeletal injury risks and prevention strategies Familiarity with manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial settings is a plus Skills
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