Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (OHS)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area / San Jose Region

Work Model: Hybrid (Remote + On-Site Visits). Must be willing to commute between multiple client sites.

Compensation: $75,000–$95,000 annually + full benefits (dependent on experience, location, and job-related factors)

Setting: Industrial / Warehouse

The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (OHS) play a key role in supporting employee health, safety, and performance across multiple worksites. You will provide OSHA-compliant first aid, early discomfort intervention, ergonomic assessments, and injury-prevention coaching to help employees improve body mechanics, reduce musculoskeletal strain, and optimize safe movement patterns on the job. This is a hands-on, proactive, and relationship-driven role focused on keeping industrial athletes and working athletes safe, healthy, and productive.

This role is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in industrial medicine, athletic training, industrial sports medicine, ergonomics, occupational health, physical therapy, or exercise science. You’ll work directly with employees to help them optimize body mechanics, build physical resilience, and reduce the risk of work-related injuries through hands-on guidance and observation.

Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) has delivered worksite health, industrial ergonomics, and employee injury-prevention services for more than 20 years. Many members of our ergonomics and occupational health team have been with PRN for 10+ years. This role supports one of our clients in the Northern California Bay Area and requires local travel between client sites.

Benefits:

• Mentorship and Professional Development programs for all levels of experience
• Continuing Education plus unlimited Medbridge Access
• Work Life Balance with Paid Holidays, Vacation Time & Flexible work schedules
• 401(k) program
• Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Perks & Discounts Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount program, identity protection & pet insurance options
• Employee discounts and perks on goods and services
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary plans
• Health Savings and Flexible spending accounts
• Phone and Internet stipend

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite first-aid care and early discomfort management.
• Conduct screenings and address musculoskeletal discomfort.
• Deliver injury-prevention education focused on ergonomics, body mechanics, and industrial movement patterns
• Coach employees on proper lifting, posture, and safe movement techniques
• Build strong relationships to support overall occupational health & wellness
• Identify hazards and mitigate risks to prevent workplace injuries
• Provide triage, escalate care appropriately, and support injury reporting
• Perform industrial ergonomic assessments and recommend workstation or equipment adjustments.
• Develop job-specific warm-up, mobility, and injury-prevention programs
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
• Support general employee wellness, including fitness, stress management & healthy work habits
• Travel between assigned industrial and warehouse sites

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of musculoskeletal injury prevention, evaluation, and early intervention
• Strong understanding of ergonomics, body mechanics, movement analysis, and workplace safety
• Ability to coach proper posture, lifting techniques, and safe movement patterns
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse workforces
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to create, edit, and present written materials and training content
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to learn new software systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and produce accurate reports
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve in real time
• Professional presence and strong relationship-building skills with employees at all levels

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in injury prevention, industrial medicine, ergonomics, or occupational health
• Degree or certification in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or a related health field
  • Preferred: certifications such as Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC), Certified Strengthening and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), or similar
  • Preferred: 2-3 years experience in industrial work setting
• Certification in industrial ergonomics and/or training by a qualified professional
  • Preferred: Certification from Worksite International, Oxford Research Institute, Board of Certified Professional Ergonomics, Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, Occupro, or similar
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel locally between worksite locations

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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