This department provides acute injury management, injury prevention and evaluation services to employers and their workers.

Scope of Patient Care 
Occupational Medicine services focus on reducing or eliminating lost work time and promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

Department Duties

• Services include:
• Physical and occupational therapy by referral from the Salem Rehabilitation Associates, Inc.(SRA)
• Physicians who provide acute medical care at the occupational medicine location
• Medical surveillance
• Pre-placement and annual physicals
• Drug screens
• Immunizations
• Ergonomics
• Wellness programs and evaluation services

Department Professionals

• Physician
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Medical Assistant
• Support Staff

Educational/Skill Requirements

• Oregon State Patient Care Licensures

More information
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