Job DescriptionJOB DUTIES:- Provides injury prevention, work site safety and ergonomic services within the organization and to outside contracts on referral from the departments of Occupational Health and Employee Health.
- Primary purpose is to increase worker safety, productivity and comfort by decreasing injury risks and environmental hazards. Secondarily assists in employee health and wellness, and facilitates recovery and rejuvenation.
- Performs ergonomic assessments, work site evaluations and job task analysis.
- Responds to email requests and performs brief ergo encounters.
- Develops educational materials for NorthBay Health and wellness.
- Assists in training programs used by the hospital for safety in the workplace including lift training, new employee orientation and return to work ergo assessment.
- Organizes metrics for management to assess ergonomic business performance.
- Facilitates a self-reliant ergonomics program that optimizes internal systems to reduce direct labor needs, with outcome benefits tied to reduced loss work days; and enhanced worker productivity, recovery and rejuvenation; and facilitated return to work efforts.
QualificationsREQUIRED:- Master's Degree or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.
- CA Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy license.
- Teaching skills. biomechanical analysis, job task analysis, anthropometry, health care and industrial evaluations and design, hand tool and equipment modifications.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply current safety, design and ergonomics regulatory requirements to work environments (i.e., OSHA/Cal-OSHA, Worker's Compensation and ADA - all titles). Ability to drive a motor vehicle (car/van).
- Experience with exercises to prevent injuries, and movement training in the workplace.
PREFERRED:- Two year's full-time work in Ergonomics preferred.
- Experience teaching injury prevention in work settings preferred.
NorthBay Health Benefits OptionsNorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.
Compensation StructureNorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1-5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.
Remote Work DisclosureNorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.
Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.
Notice to Recruitment AgenciesNorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.
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