JOSE MENDEZ
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven Occupational Health Leader with over 8 years of experience in high-risk industrial healthcare operations. Expertise in leading multidisciplinary clinical teams, managing injury prevention and return-to-work initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborates effectively with operations and safety leadership to enhance workforce health and safety in complex organizational structures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Athlete (IA) Program Manager
Boeing
San Antonio, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Led on-site healthcare services for Boeing touch labor operations, ensuring high standards in clinical performance and service quality.
- Acted as primary clinical and operational liaison with Boeing leadership, aligning healthcare delivery with strategic business objectives.
- Oversees injury care, early intervention, work restrictions, accommodations, and return-to-work evaluations to reduce lost time.
- Leads and supervises multidisciplinary clinical teams, delivering coaching, performance feedback, and technical direction.
- Drove quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and ergonomic standards.
Industrial Athlete (IA) Athletic Trainer
Boeing
San Antonio, USA
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Co-developed and launched Boeing San Antonio’s Industrial Athlete Program, enhancing program design and clinical workflows.
- Delivered on-site occupational healthcare, including injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and functional job conditioning, to support employee recovery and return-to-work.
- Supported fitness-for-duty decisions and work modification recommendations aligned with job demands.
- Designed preventive and corrective exercise programs to mitigate ergonomic risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated daily with operations, safety, HR, and hourly workforce to support uninterrupted factory operations.
Health Center Athletic Trainer
Phoenix Fire Department
Phoenix, USA
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and return-to-work processes for duty-related injuries, facilitating recovery and employee reintegration.
- Developed targeted injury prevention initiatives to mitigate high-risk occupational demands, enhancing safety measures.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary occupational health team to coordinate comprehensive care and optimize health outcomes.
- Provided occupational healthcare services to 1,800+ firefighters across 60 stations.
Seasonal Athletic Trainer
Arizona Cardinals Football Club
Tempe, USA
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided comprehensive medical coverage for practices and games while coordinating rehab and prevention programs.
- Administered orthopedic and medical care to enhance professional athlete performance and facilitate recovery.
- Evaluated athlete injuries and developed rehabilitation plans for recovery.
- Provided emergency care during practices and games to ensure athlete safety.
- Collaborated with coaching staff on injury prevention strategies and training programs.
Education
Master of Athletic Training -
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MOSkills
- Occupational Health Operations
- Injury management
- Fitness for Duty
- Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality improvement
- Performance reporting
- Program Development
- Clinical Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Partnership
- Change Management
Certification
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Advanced Occupational Ergonomics Specialist
Additional Certification Information
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC- BOC Certification # 2000020148), Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer (Certification # AT7283), Advanced Occupational Ergonomics Certificate (CSU), NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Rehabilitation Trained, BLS/CPR/AED (Certification # 171838866789180)
Willing To Travel
True
Additional Highlights
Eight years directly supporting Boeing on-site in San Antonio. Proven leader in complex, matrixed organizations with strong communication, operational discipline, and passion for advancing occupational health and workforce performance.
Timeline
Industrial Athlete (IA) Program Manager
Boeing
03.2025 - Current
Industrial Athlete (IA) Athletic Trainer
Boeing
08.2017 - 03.2025
Health Center Athletic Trainer
Phoenix Fire Department
03.2017 - 08.2017
Seasonal Athletic Trainer
Arizona Cardinals Football Club
05.2015 - 03.2017
Master of Athletic Training -
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Saint Louis University