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DOT physicals
A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is required every two years. However, certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiac disease, diabetes, limb deformities or vision/hearing problems may require more frequent certification.
An exam includes:
- Basic physical
- Urinalysis
- Whisper test
- If unable to pass, audiogram required
- Visual acuity
- Urine drug screening
- Based on state/federal regulations, commonly done pre-employment and return to work
A DOT physical examination is conducted by a licensed medical examiner. The term includes, but is not limited to, doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of osteopathy (DO), physician assistants (PA), advanced
practice nurses (APN) and doctors of chiropractic (DC). For more information or to schedule a DOT physical, call (217) 383-3077.
Dr. Sutter elected president of AOCOPM
Thomas L. Sutter, DO, MPH, Occupational Medicine division head and Employee Health medical director, was installed as the 2008-2009 president of the American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine (AOCOPM) at its conference in Las Vegas October 28. Dr. Sutter has served AOCOPM as secretary and president-elect and has also been a member of the Faculty and Fellows Committee and Finance Committee chair. He was recognized as fellow of the College in 2006.
Help control workers' compensation costs with IMEs
An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a useful tool for employers in controlling their workers’ compensation costs on pending cases.
If you are concerned your injured employee is not progressing appropriately or need a second opinion on the employee’s ability to return to work, ask your third-party administrator or workers’ compensation carrier to schedule an IME.
Dr. Thomas Sutter, Medical Director of Carle Clinic Occupational Medicine, is available to perform IMEs. To schedule an appointment, call (217) 383-3077.
For more information, call Deb Hendren, Business Health Services Sales Representative, at (217) 383-8369.