Occupational Medicine
Reid Occupational Medicine focuses on employee well-being, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, promoting overall health.
Occupational medicine: Supporting a healthy workforce
Occupational medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. It’s designed to help employees maintain their health, safety, and well-being on the job. Our occupational medicine providers work closely with both employers and employees to ensure workers are fit for their roles and any job-related health concerns are managed effectively.
Occupational medicine at Reid Health
We understand the importance of maintaining the health and safety of the workforce. Our team of healthcare providers supports employees through injury treatment, preventive care, and regulatory compliance.
We offer a range of services including in-clinic care and injury treatment. Our in-clinic services provide essential health assessments, such as drug and alcohol testing, vision testing, immunizations, and CDL physicals, as well as specialized testing like lift and follicular tests. For injury treatment, we provide expert care for burns, lacerations, some fractures, sprains, strains, concussions, and more.
Reid Occupational Medicine performs evaluations and treatments that align with the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) guidelines.
Reid Occupational Medicine and the DOT Process
We take a collaborative approach to DOT physicals. By working closely with both the driver and the employer, our experienced care providers ensure each DOT exam is completed smoothly and efficiently, minimizing delays and keeping drivers on the road.
In-clinic services
- Audiometric testing
- Respirator testing (OSHA review, spirometry, and PFT), clearance, fit testing (qualitative and quantitative)
- Drug/alcohol/follicle testing
- Vision testing
- Immunizations
- TB testing (TB skin tests and blood draws)
- Lift tests
- CDL physicals
- Pre-employment physicals
- Acute care for injured workers
- Follow-up care for injured workers
- Lead/hexavalent chromium testing
- Health and wellness fairs
Treatment of workplace injuries
Employee injuries are treated by a Reid Occupational Medicine care provider with extensive emergency medicine experience, with oversight by a current emergency medicine doctor.
The provider coordinates care by obtaining authorization needed for treatment; ordering diagnostic imaging like X-rays, CTs, and ultrasounds; and making referrals to specialists as needed. Post-injury drug and alcohol testing and follow-up visits (if applicable) are also scheduled by the provider.
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of work injuries, exposures, and illnesses include, but are not limited to:
- Burns, lacerations, eye injuries, foreign bodies
- Fractures (which might also be managed by our Emergency Department depending on severity)
- Exposures to chemicals, blood, body fluids, Tuberculosis (TB), or environmental toxins
- Musculoskeletal injuries like sprains, strains, or contusions
Reid Occupational Medicine DOT Process
Please view these best practices for helping to ensure you’re fully prepared for your DOT exam. By working together, we can help to quickly move you through the process and get you on the road.
Helpful DOT process resources
CMV Driver medication form
Diabetes assessment form
Sleep apnea evaluation form
