Job Description

Health, Safety and Environment Specialist
Job Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full time
Pay rate: $110,000-$120,000 per annum
Schedule: Mon-Fri

Position Overview : VitalCheck Wellness invites applications for a seasoned Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to elevate our global wellness initiatives and implement existing Health, Safety and Environment protocols. This role is integral to our partnership with a prestigious asset management firm headquartered in New York City. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering a culture of health and safety within a dynamic corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ergonomics Program Leadership: Spearhead the continued development and oversight of a comprehensive global ergonomics initiative. Provide expert guidance on ergonomic adjustments, postural corrections, and equipment implementation to alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort among employees.
• Health & Safety Strategy: Execute robust Health, Safety and Environment protocols applicable across the firm's international locations at their headquarters office in Manhattan, NY.
• Risk Management: Perform meticulous Job Hazard Analyses, assessing tasks and introducing new equipment or processes while mitigating potential safety hazards.
• Wellness Advocacy: Empower and educate employees on the benefits available to them that contribute to their holistic well-being.
• Safety Compliance: Engage in rigorous internal safety audits and inspections, ensuring swift implementation of remedial measures to resolve audit discrepancies and uphold stringent safety benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Educational Attainment: A Master's Degree or higher from a Physical Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Licensure: Valid New York State Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist License.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of five years' practice as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, with a preference for candidates possessing corporate wellness experience.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in workplace ergonomics, public health, and occupational health and safety and assistive technology.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence with digital tools, including Microsoft Office suite and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Autonomy: Capacity to operate independently, exhibiting initiative and minimal need for direct supervision.
• Location: Reliable ability to commute to our New York City office.

Benefits:
15 day annual paid leave
10 days annual paid sick leave
Health Insurance Subsidy (up to 60% of monthly premium)
401k
Disability Insurance

About VitalCheck Wellness

VitalCheck Wellness is a fast-growing healthcare company with presence in the United States, Asia and Europe. We are changing the face of healthcare delivery by bringing high quality healthcare providers directly into the workplace and virtually. Our team builds up service models and technologies to enable companies to easily set up wellness clinics and other preventative medical services in the office at their selected times. Our team is on a mission to transform the traditional healthcare delivery model to ensure everyone in the workforce can keep up to date with their preventative care needs without disrupting their work schedules. 

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