Occupational Medicine

Occupational Medicine

Work-relatedness assessment

We’re experienced at evaluating the work-relatedness of injuries, and our goal is to always provide an unbiased, accurate medical assessment. By building empathetic relationships with both patients and employers, we help to ease the stress inherent in these situations.

Treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses

Our specialists provide thoughtful, appropriate medical treatment, using evidence-based medicine consistent with recommendations of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Return-to-work evaluations

Safety is our top concern when performing return-to-work evaluations: employees must be able to perform their job duties safely to protect themselves, coworkers, and the public. Whether your employee has been away for personal or work-related health issues, we provide comprehensive evaluations and provide honest, HIPPA-compliant feedback to you and your employee.

Job fitness evaluations

Fitness for Duty is a core function of a good occupational medicine provider. AnovaWorks trains its providers in a process that provides a clear, medically defendable outcome. This process has been proven in hundreds of cases in the Northwest. It protects the rights of the employee and liabilities of the employer.

Activity Prescriptions

AnovaWorks' providers are trained in using functional limitations to return employees to work within activities that are safe for themselves, their co-workers, and the public. We are there to help guide the return to work process.

Referrals to specialists or Independent Medical Examinations

Some health conditions or injuries are best treated by care beyond the scope of an onsite health clinic. In these instances, AnovaWorks' providers refer to specialists who have the required clinical skills, put the patient's interests first and maintain the relationship with the AnovaWorks provider. Our providers perform thorough examinations and gather medical histories before referring patients to specialists, and we only recommend specialist care when it’s necessary.

Care coordination

AnovaWorks providers work as a team to manage and coordinate cases with outside providers, insurance companies, and Labor and Industries. This prevents patients from becoming "lost in the system," speeding patient recovery and greatly reducing unnecessary costs.