Work injury care, DOT physicals, drug screens, hearing tests, respirator medical evaluations and vaccinations. Use these questions when you call or email, and put the same questions to each provider so the answers can be compared.
Questions to Ask
- Do you treat work injuries, and do you bill workers’ compensation directly?
- Is a certified medical examiner on staff for DOT physicals?
- Do you offer respirator medical evaluations and fit tests?
- Do you offer audiograms and lung function tests?
- How fast do employers get results?
- Can you set up an employer account and a treatment protocol?
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Practical Tips
- Set up the employer account before you have an injury, so workers know where to go.
- DOT physicals must be done by an examiner on the FMCSA National Registry.
- Workers’ compensation rules on choosing a doctor vary by state, so check yours.
Timing and Cost
Typical timing is walk-in at many clinics; book ahead for group testing. On cost, expect a per-service fee that employers often pay through an account. These are our planning notes rather than survey figures, so rely on the written quote you receive. You can line up the answers in the quote comparison tool and find local options on the Occupational Health Clinics page.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and State Plan states may differ, so confirm with the current standard or your state agency.