Physical Therapist, Injury Prevention & Ergonomics Coordinator

Job description

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA The Physical Therapist, Injury Prevention & Ergonomics Coordinator is responsible for the system-wide development, implementation, coordination, training, and continuous improvement of employee injury prevention programs across University of Utah Health.This role focuses on safety-sensitive environments and is accountable for advancing safe patient handling, material handling, ergonomic practices, and related injury reduction initiatives. The position partners across hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory sites to standardize best practices, influence cultural change, and reduce employee injury rates through data-driven interventions and operational collaboration.The role serves as the subject matter expert for ergonomic and inj...