Occupational Medicine

Occupational Medicine services offered in Timonium, MD

Occupational medicine offers immediate care for on-the-job injuries so employees can get help, get healthy, and get back to work fast. At EZMED Primary & Urgent Care, our team of efficient professionals offer on-site injury evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the Timonium, Maryland office. Most workers’ compensation insurances are accepted. Call the office, book an appointment online or just walk in for help today.

Workplace Injuries

EZMED Urgent Care replaces the emergency room as the place to seek treatment for most workplace injuries. If employees get hurt on the job, we’ll be ready with walk-in services to assess and treat their injuries quickly in an efficient and friendly environment, so that their time away from work is as brief as possible. We accept most Worker's Comp Insurances.

On-site capabilities include the following:

Experienced, board certified emergency medicine physicians skilled at treating:
- Lacerations
- Puncture wounds
- Fractures
- Musculoskeletal strains
- Evaluation of non-penetrating eye injuries
- Contusions
- Chemical burns
X-ray Referrals
Other treatment capabilities include:
- Vaccinations
- Antibiotics
- Hydration

Extended services for rapid return to work:

Light duty programs when available
Episodic case management
Responsible vetted specialty affiliations
Structured communication of information
Standardized forms

Follow-Up Care

Aftercare

EZMED Urgent Care’s Aftercare program is a unique component of our practice. Unlike any other care coordination program in urgent care today, our team of physicians, physician assistants and Aftercare Clinical Associates work daily to follow up with patients seen in Timonium Urgent Care. Our industrial clients can be certain that their employees wil get clsoe follow-up from our Aftercare team to:

Ensure compliance with treatment and follow-up appointments
Identify complications
Identify deterioration of symptoms
Identify needs for treatment interventions
Provide EMR documentation of care and follow-up communication

Referrals

Our network of specialists in all medical fields provide exceptional care to patients regarding specialty treatment of their work-related injury. We ensure that all specialists in our referral network match our high standards of care.

Dedicated Occupational Medicine Team

One of the biggest hurdles many employers have with work-related injuries is getting answers. Luckily, Timonium Urgent Care provides employers dedicated account representatives who can cater to the company’s unique needs, concerns, and questions. They are available to field questions, process requests for documentation, address billing concerns, and provide support.

Occupational Medicine Q & A

What is occupational medicine?

Occupational medicine addresses the needs of employees who are injured on the job. EZMED Primary & Urgent Care offers comprehensive occupational medicine in the Timonium office. The team’s goal is to evaluate and treat injuries promptly so employees can get back to work and get on with their lives.

What types of injuries does occupational medicine cover?

Occupational medicine covers nearly all workplace injuries. Some of the most common include:

Lacerations
Puncture wounds
Bruises
Fractures
Musculoskeletal strains
Non-penetrating eye injuries
Chemical burns

Of course, many other types of non-life-threatening injuries fall under occupational medicine as well. In most cases, EZMED Primary & Urgent Care can replace the emergency room and save employers and employees a lot of time and frustration.

What can I expect from occupational medicine care?

Your visit starts with a careful evaluation of your injury and symptoms. You may need diagnostic imaging, like X-rays, as well.

The EZMED Primary & Urgent Care team customizes treatment plans for the individual and injury. Some of the many treatment options include:

Intravenous (IV) hydration
Oral medication, such as antibiotics to prevent infection
Placement of durable medical equipment (DME) like splints
Foreign body removal, such as removal of glass embedded in the skin
Vaccinations
Light-duty work responsibilities where necessary
Referral to specialists for advanced care

Your medical care doesn’t end with your treatment, though. The team believes in follow-up care after the first visit, which can:

Help patients understand and adhere to their treatment plan
Schedule follow-up appointments
Detect complications during treatment
Monitor symptoms and determine when they’re worsening
Determine whether new treatments are needed
Provide full documentation of medical care

Patients are welcome to reach out to the team for help whenever they need it.

What are the benefits of occupational medicine for employers?

Choosing EZMED Primary & Urgent Care for occupational medicine gives industrial clients peace of mind. It means employees are happier, because they get all of their medical needs met — and happier employees translate to less time lost from work and better productivity.

The dedicated occupational medicine team is always available to cater to each employer’s distinct needs, questions, and concerns. From billing questions to getting documentation and beyond, employers feel reassured that their work won’t be disrupted by unexpected injuries.

Call EZMED Primary & Urgent Care or click the online booking feature anytime. Walk-in care is always available.