DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
Occupational Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of injuries and diseases occurring at work or in specific occupations. This involves returning injured workers to health and gainful employment in their chosen occupation. Injuries of the musculoskeletal system are the conditions most commonly treated, but Occupational Medicine involves much more.
Occupational Medical Services
The department deals with the diagnosis and management of :
- Diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease in Workers’ Compensation systems (L&I, OWCP)
- Physicals (pre-employment, DOT, return-to-work, wellness)
- Consultation for work-related conditions
- Impairment Ratings
- Independent Medical Examinations
- Dive Physicals
Other Available Services
- Drug and Alcohol screening
- Employer consultation
- Surveillance testing
- Respirator evaluations
- Lead testing
- Immunizations