Work Smart Physical Therapy

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Stay-at-Work Program™

On Site Ergonomics Training
Prevent injuries through proper work station set-up, lifting training, education on proper care, and more.
Work Station Analysis
The individual employee's work station is assessed by a licensed physical therapist and ergonomic changes are made to prevent work-related injuries and reduce complaints/pain.
Functional Job Description
The FJD is the key to hiring the right employee the first time. A physical therapist visits the job site to observe the job in action and writes up a report of the specific physical requirements of the job.
Pre-Employment Testing
Using the Functional Job Description, a test is created that allows the employer to determine if the applicant is able to safely perform the physical tasks of the job.
On Site Physical Therapy Treatment
Providing a licensed orthopedic physical therapist on site can provide pain relief, prevent the need for certain surgeries, reduce work comp claims, and offers employees the benefit of quality care without having to leave work.

Rapid Return-to-Work Program

Functional Job Descriptions

A detailed physical description of the job tasks is the foundation of the Rapid Return-to-Work Program.

Job-Specific Testing

The Job-Specific Test helps match existing employees' physical abilities to a job.

Job Matching

The Job-Specific Test also enables the employer to match a particular employees physical abilities to a job. Job matching helps employers who are hiring or moving workers to new positions within the same company.

Physical Therapy Examination and Treatment

Employees also learn strategies to speed their recovery and keep the problem from returning.

Work Conditioning

A minimum of two hours of physical exercise and training designed specifically for an employee's injury or problem. Work conditioning is most appropriate for employees with labor intensive or repetitive motion jobs or those who are sedentary and having difficulty returning to work after a surgery or injury.

Functional Capacity Assessments

The FCA provides the doctor who is determining the level of disability with objective information about what the employee can and cannot do safely.

Job Site Visits

Job site visits are for an employee who currently has work restrictions. A physical therapist comes to the work site to observe the worker in his or her environment and gives recommendations for safe but rapid return to work.