work-related physicals

Maintaining Your Health and Wellness

An important part of maintaining health and wellness at work is receiving the proper physical exams and screenings. At MedExpress, we’re compliant with your company’s policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and dedicate ourselves to providing you with an outstanding experience. Just walk in, no appointment is needed.

Types of Work-Related Physicals

Our highly-trained medical teams offer the following types of physicals at most of our locations:

• General
• Pre-employment 
• Return-to-work
• DOT (to schedule a DOT physical, please call 1-844-832-2689)
• DOT look-alike 

Types of Screenings Offered at MedExpress

Many types of physicals require additional pre-employment and occupational medicine services, including:

• Drug and alcohol screenings
• Immunizations 
• Vision testing (Snellen and Ishihara)
• Online respirator fitness questionnaire 
• TB testing (One-step, two-step, and QuantiFERON^® TB-Gold)
• Titers 
• Labs
• Audiometry testing or hearing conservation programs

What Happens During a Work-Related Physical Exam?

During a work-related physical exam, a MedExpress provider will check your overall health and look for possible symptoms of illness or chronic conditions that may keep you from performing the duties of your job. The tests your provider recommends will depend on the type of physical examination being conducted. You’ll review your medical health history and job information with your MedExpress provider, if applicable. Your provider will usually check:

• Vital signs – such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. 
• Your heart – to detect possible signs of heart disease. 
• Your lungs – to listen for any wheezing or difficulty breathing. 
• Your abdomen – to check on the health of your liver, bowels, and other organs. 
• Your skin – skin problems can be signs and symptoms of other underlying illnesses. 

How to Prepare for a Work-Related Physical

Before you visit your local MedExpress for a work-related physical or screening, please gather any paperwork from your employer as well as any medical information to bring to your visit so our providers can better understand your medical history, such as:

• Any paperwork provided by your employer, including this Employer Authorization Form. 
• Any documents needed for a DOT physical, if applicable. 
• Valid driver's license, state/federal/local issued ID, or employer issued badge. 
• List of current medications. 
• List of past surgeries and medical conditions. 
• List of any allergies.