Employment Physicals Performed on a Walk-In Basis in Laredo, TX
As an employer, you might require job candidates you are considering to undergo an employment physical. That way, you can get a broad picture of the prospective employee’s health status and make sure that he or she is physically capable of performing the required job duties. In addition to ensuring a good fit, employment physicals can increase workplace safety.
As a trusted occupational health provider in Laredo, Texas, VitalMed Urgent Care offers a full slate of occupational medicine services, including employment physicals. For the convenience of our patients, we perform physical exams on a walk-in basis at two convenient locations.
What Happens During an Employment Physical?
The purpose of an employment physical is to evaluate the overall health of a job applicant. To do so, a provider at VitalMed will:
- Complete a personal and family medical history review
- Perform a basic physical examination
- Check the applicant’s vital signs, including his or her blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, height, and weight
- Conduct general vision and hearing tests
- Perform a urinalysis to screen the applicant for drug use
- Review the applicant’s vaccination record and recommend updates as needed
From there, we custom-tailor each employment physical based on the specific job duties, work environment, and potential hazards. For instance, if a position requires frequent heavy lifting, our team can perform specialized testing, such as an assessment of the applicant’s pull and grip strength.
Hire New Employees With Confidence
After completing your job applicant’s employment physical, we will provide you with a detailed health and fitness-for-duty assessment. You can use our report to inform your hiring decision and/or make reasonable accommodations for any noted health issues or disabilities.
The experienced team at VitalMed Urgent Care is available every day to perform employment physicals—appointments are welcome but never required! Contact us or stop by one of our urgent care centers in the Laredo, TX, area today.
