POSITION TITLE: Ergonomist I

DEPARTMENT:     Ergonomics

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:     Full Time 

EXEMPTION STATUS:         Exempt                                                                       

REPORTS TO:         Operations Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY: This is a full or part-time position responsible for handling case ergonomic evaluations (Ergovention), project consultation (Ergo Eye) and participating in sales for an assigned territory. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver the Ergovention service for field based assignments that delivers real time identification, analysis and solutions for ergonomic related exposures.
• Must sell and obtain commitment for all recommended solutions to company decision makers in real time. 
• Communicate with and coordinate among claims adjusters, nurse case managers, employers and Ergonomic Specialist to complete ergonomic evaluation.
• Document all interactions and outcomes related to referral.
• Delivery of project based assignments within timelines, budgets and outcome expectations.
• Participate in sales efforts including lead generation, presentation development and point of sale activities.
• Regional travel with overnight potential.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Business ergonomics experience and understanding.
• Strong Communication skills; oral and written.
• Action oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong facilitation and team building skills.
• Ability to work in varied environments and with all levels of management.      

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

            Bachelors degree

            ___ Years of experience in the Workers Compensation industry

            Additional consideration given to those with experience in the Workers Compensation industry.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate participate, monitor and evaluate treatment plan by physician/healthcare team/providers. This may require on-site visits with the claimant and health care team.
• Establish positive relationships with claimant, employer, TPA’s, carriers, attorneys, community resources, physicians and other health care providers.
• Identify, assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate cost effective medical care alternatives.
• Advocate for client in order to ensure quality outcomes.
• Provide carriers’ with concurrent review information as needed to comply with carriers’ requirements for documentation of medical necessity and negotiates resolution of any disagreement over the need for services.
• Coordinate return to work and monitor client’s progress. Discuss and recommend job modifications as necessary. This may require the completion of on-site job analysis or involvement with ergonomics.
• Document all interactions and outcomes related to claim.
• Maintain the dignity and confidentiality of the client and all verbal/written information/communication.

• Provide education for:

1. Client and family members regarding the Worker’s Compensation system,
2. Members of the healthcare team on managed care requirements and their implications,
3. Patient care and health care providers on the concept, process and goals of case management.

• Refer to voc as appropriate