Job Description

The Injury Prevention Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the hospital’s Injury Prevention Program in congruence with our workers’ compensation program, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating workplace risks. This role promotes a culture of safety through active collaboration with internal stakeholders, thorough claims management, and strategic prevention efforts.

Education, Certification/Licensure, and Experience requirements:

• Graduate professional degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy
• or BSN Nursing required
• MSN in nursing OR Doctorate in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a Compact agreement with Virginia
• OR Current Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist License required
• BLS within 30 days of hire
• Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or other relevant certification Or obtain within 1 year preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in workplace safety and/or injury prevention required
• Experience in proactive risk assessment, workplace safety, and injury prevention preferred
• Workers Compensation preferred
• OSHA Requirements experience preferred
• Workplace Place Violence Prevention experience preferred
• Action Plan Creation Preferred

Essential Job Duties:

Program Oversight & Strategy:

• Develop and implement strategies and procedures to reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims.
• Analyze trends, outcomes, and costs to identify areas for improvement and implement preventive measures.

Proactive Risk Assessment & Prevention:

• Conduct regular assessments and audits to identify high-risk areas, unsafe conditions, or injury trends.
• Collaborate with Safety, Facilities, and Department Leaders to address root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in the development and delivery of injury prevention and safety training programs.
• Lead or support ergonomic evaluations, job hazard analyses, and workplace safety initiatives.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Educate managers and staff on injury prevention, reporting procedures, and claim responsibilities.
• Foster strong relationships with internal departments, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and third-party administrators.
• Participate in safety committees, performance improvement teams, and incident reviews.
• Injury Management – RCA recommendations
• Proactive involvement in many Committees to prevent injury and promote safety.
• Coordinate with Emergency Management and Safety Team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Risk assessment and prevention: Monitor and assess hazardous situations.
• Inspections: Conduct periodic inspections of the workplace to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
• Training and Education: Develop and conduct safety training and drills for employees and management, such as daily toolbox meetings.
• Accident investigation: Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine the cause and implement corrective actions.
• Policy enforcement: Enforce safety guidelines, procedures, and policies, and correct unsafe acts or conditions through the proper line of authority.
• Compliance and reporting: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety laws and regulations, and prepare and present reports as required.
• Safety program development: Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive safety and health program for the organization in regards to decreasing injuries.
• Communication: Promote safety awareness and serve as a liaison between employees, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage Active Worker’s Comp Claims/Cases in partnership with Workers Comp Case Coordinator

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Free onsite parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite childcare

Company Information:

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity:

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.