Ergonomics Specialist – ProgressiveHealth Occ Health, LLC – Atlanta, GA
We are seeking an energetic and engaging Ergonomics Specialist to join our Ergonomics Center team supporting a major airline carrier at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
In this unique role, you will serve as an ergonomic coach and trainer, helping employees learn safe work practices through hands-on instruction, movement coaching, and operational simulations. This position combines injury prevention, ergonomics, employee education, and early intervention services to help reduce workplace injuries and improve employee performance in a dynamic aviation environment.
If you enjoy teaching, coaching employees, and making a measurable impact on workforce health and safety, we encourage you to apply. Come be a part of a growing organization with a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift schedule, no weekends!
What will you be doing in this role?
Ergonomic Training & Education
- Lead ergonomic and lift training programs in both classroom and operational settings
- Facilitate hands-on simulations and movement coaching designed to improve employee safety and performance
- Observe employee movement patterns and provide real-time coaching and feedback
- Educate employees on proper body mechanics, injury prevention strategies, and safe work practices
Injury Prevention & Early Intervention
- Provide proactive injury prevention services, injury care, assessment, and medical triage as defined by OSHA standards
- Deliver ergonomic postural education and recommend appropriate interventions
- Escalate employees for additional medical care when appropriate
Ergonomic Assessments & Program Support
- Conduct ergonomic assessments by understanding site operations, job processes, and physical demands
- Develop recommendations aimed at reducing injury risk and improving employee safety
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workforce health and ergonomics
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in a timely manner
- Provide feedback to employees and client leadership regarding health and safety opportunities
- Understand and report key program metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management
This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field such as Exercise Physiology, Occupational Ergonomics, Health & Wellness, Health Promotion, Human Performance, Human Factors, Safety & Environmental, Public Health, Sports Science, Physical Education, Fitness, Personal Training, or Athletics
- CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
- Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred
- The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout entire assigned shift
- Ergonomic and/or occupational health experience
- Previous experience with public speaking in a training environment is preferred
- A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
- Be able to maintain confidentiality
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
What you get from us:
- Opportunity for important work/life balance
- Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
- A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
- Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs
- Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
- Continuing education assistance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Eligibility to Work:
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).
About ProgressiveHealth:
ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field
- CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain prior to start and maintain proof of certification
- Ergonomic and/or occupational health experience
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout entire assigned shift
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment without constant supervision
- Maintain confidentiality
- Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations
- Previous experience with public speaking in a training environment
- High degree of professionalism in written and verbal communication
What We Do
For over 20 years, ProgressiveHealth has been a national leader in helping hospitals and medium-to-large employers reduce costs, deliver superior patient care, improve outcomes through client-specific, value-added solutions. Through our Clinical Solutions, we partner with hospitals and health systems nationwide to maximize the value of rehabilitation services through our unique approach of enhancing operational performance and expanding market share. Through our Employer Solutions, we provide a broad spectrum of optimal placement, proactive prevention, individual and group health improvement, onsite medical and rehabilitation management solutions for medium and large employers. We partner with world-class leaders in a variety of settings to reduce the number of workplace injuries and lower total injury related costs, while enhancing productivity, increasing employee morale, and helping build an overall healthier team. At ProgressiveHealth, we offer a variety of settings to work, including inpatient and outpatient therapy, long-term care, home health, occupational health in industrial environments and more. We employ talented individuals with experience as Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Ergonomic Specialists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Doctors and other Allied Health Professionals. We have client locations across the U.S. and continue to grow. Let your journey begin by joining our team.
