Occupational Medicine Physician Services
Occupational Medicine Physician Services
OEM Physician Offered Consultations
The Division of Occupational & Environmental Health has various evaluations and exams that are available through our board-certified Occupational Medicine physicians. We have two full-service clinics through University of Utah Health, one in Salt Lake City, and the other in South Jordan. Patients are seen on a walk-in or appointment basis.
The following services are offered:
Fitness for Duty Evaluations (FFD): A targeted medical or psychological assessment, also often referred to as a return-to-work exam. It is requested to determine if an employee can safely perform their essential job functions without posing a risk to themselves or others. It is a job-related evaluation, commonly used after injury, for safety-sensitive positions, or when behavior raises concerns. The underlying concern needs to be suspected as medical. There is no set rate. The rate is determined by the examiner.
Impairment Rating (IR): A percentage assigned by a physician which represents the permanent physical damage or loss of function to a worker’s body after no further significant improvement is expected. The Utah Labor Commission sets rates for impairment ratings.
Independent Medical Examinations (IME): A comprehensive, one-time medical evaluation conducted by a doctor who has no prior treatment relationship with the patient. It provides an objective assessment of an individual’s injuries, necessary treatments, or work capacity in legal or insurance claims. There is no set rate. The rate is determined by the examiner.
Need Help?
Please reach out to OMSC@utah.edu with any questions or concerns related to scheduling a service, for assistance, or clarification. Thank you.