Physical Examinations
Your single sourced for occupational medical services.

All Physical Examinations are designed to meet OSHA, Department of Transportation (DOT) or individual company requirements. Every exam includes the following standard procedures which may be modified to meet specific occupational needs:

• Medical & Occupational History
  A Medical & Occupational History questionnaire is filled out to provide our physicians with important information about past medical problems, previous work exposures and any current symptoms an employee may be experiencing. Family medical history is also included to help identify health problems which may be genetically inherited.

• Physician's Examination
  A " hands on" physical examination is conducted in a private examining room by a licensed medical physician or licensed physician's assistant. The examiner looks at basic body functions to determine current health status and reviews any current or past medical problems the employee may have. The physician will inform the employee of any serious findings which need immediate attention and refer the employee to his or her private physician for further diagnosis or treatment. All medical information that does not directly impact the employee's ability to perform essential job functions is considered strictly confidential.

• Vital Measurements
  Height, weight, blood pressure and pulse are measured and recorded with each physical exam. Abnormal vital signs can be indicative of potential physical problems including hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disease, kidney damage or other vascular problems.

• Vision Testing
  Vision testing is required to determine an employee's ability to safely perform regular job duties. A technician specially trained in the use of a Titmus vision screening instrument performs the exam. The exam tests the following:

• Basic Urinalysis
  This test is routinely used to assess sugar and protein levels in the urine, which helps determine the status of the kidneys, bladder and liver. Results can help doctors find diabetes, kidney disease, infections, tumors and other disorders.