Occupational Medicine

Overview

Occupational medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. The goal is to restore health and ensure a safe return to the workplace.

Our Approach

The Workplace, located at UAB Hospital-Highlands in Birmingham, provides care for non-emergency on-the-job injuries as well as occupational therapy and physical rehabilitation services. Our providers offer comprehensive care for injured workers, including functional evaluations, job-specific assessments, medical treatment, and collaboration with employers and case managers.

What to Expect

Services include pre-employment screenings, return-to-work evaluations, and injury care. Our team prioritizes functional recovery, helping patients meet both physical and job-specific demands — including communication abilities. Other services include:

• After-hours service
• Work-related injury treatment
• Pre-placement/post offer physicals
• DOT physical exams
• Hazmat physicals
• Return-to-work evaluations
• Drug screens NIDA / non-NIDA
• Pulmonary function testing
• Respirator fit testing
• Vision screening
• Audiograms
• Breath alcohol testing
• Nerve conduction testing
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Physical / occupational therapy
• Vaccinations
• Medical review officer

Care Providers

Andre McShan, MD Occupational-Environmental Medicine Jennifer Mezick, PA-C Occupational-Environmental Medicine Julie Wamble, CRNP Occupational-Environmental Medicine

Resources

• The Workplace Occupational Medicine

Related Specialties

• Physical Therapy
• Musculoskeletal Injury