Why Do You Need an Employee Physical?
An employer may demand complete professional physicals of the individuals who have been offered jobs. In some cases, this is to verify that an individual doesn’t have any communicable diseases, or perhaps, it is to determine if the person has the physical strength to perform certain functions that are required at a job. In addition, an employer’s insurance provider may require an examination by a physician to determine eligibility for a company’s insurance plan.
Bring Along the Paperwork
After accepting a job, the new employee will receive the paperwork that is required, and the individual can bring the documents to WellCare Urgent Care for the examination. With an occupational physical, a physician will perform a full-body examination that includes collecting urine and blood specimens. A physician will check the patient’s blood pressure and other vitals to determine if there are any health issues.
What Is the Focus of an Employee Physical Examination?
The focus of an occupational physical is determining if you can perform a particular job’s functions without incurring an injury or risking the health of other individuals at a workplace. This can include checking your visual and hearing acuity so that you can operate machinery safely. In addition, if you must lift heavy objects while working, then a physician can have you pick up weights to determine if you can perform this activity without any physical distress.
Substance Abuse Screening
It is important to remember that an employee physical examination can include testing for substance abuse, including looking for drugs or alcohol. When you are completing your health information, you should have a list of your prescription medications along with your primary physician’s approval for these drugs. Some prescription medications will give a positive reading on a substance abuse test, so you will need to verify why you are taking these drugs.
Preparing for the Physical Examination
To prepare for a workplace physical, make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before the tests. Avoid eating sodium-rich foods that can increase your blood pressure levels. Drink enough fluids so that you can produce enough urine for a urinalysis test. Stay away from large quantities of sugar because this substance can increase your body’s insulin levels. If you are having a fasting blood test screening, then you must stop consuming any foods for at least eight hours before your physical.
Come into WellCare
If you are in need of a physical examination for work then come into WellCare Urgent Care center today to complete this. You can schedule a same-day appointment at both our Cascade and Leonard offices.
