Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation services offered in Greenville, TX

If you've been injured at work and are entitled to workers’ compensation, see the experts at Elite Primary Care, PA, in Greenville, Texas. Asif Aziz, MD, Guiselle Berry, FNP, and their highly trained staff offer on-site diagnostic testing and treatments for workplace injuries to put you on the road to recovery. Call the office to schedule an appointment or use the online booking tab today.

Workers’ Compensation Q & A

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a benefit you may receive after getting injured at your place of employment. It’s an employer-funded benefit that protects you from the financial burden of paying for medical care. Elite Primary Care, PA, works with many workers’ compensation patients and fills out the forms needed to avoid paying expensive medical bills.

What are common workers’ compensation injuries?

Common workplace injuries include:

Burns
Back injuries
Neck injuries
Sciatica
Knee injuries
Wounds
Fractures
Strains
Sprains
Head, ear, and eye injuries
Crushing injuries
Toxin exposure

Having a physically demanding job may increase your chance of getting injured at work. Wear proper clothing and foot, head, ear, or eye protection if needed to reduce your chance of workplace injuries. Use proper form and equipment when lifting heavy objects.

What happens during workers’ compensation visits?

During workers’ compensation appointments at Elite Primary Care, PA, your provider evaluates your overall health and looks for signs of injuries. Common symptoms of workplace injuries include:

Swelling
Stiffness
Joint pain
Neck pain
Back pain
Redness
Numbness
Tingling
Migraines
Ringing in your ears
Reduced range of motion
Decreased mobility

Your specialist provides the following:

Physical exam

They weigh you, check your blood pressure and other vital signs, and complete a physical exam. Your provider evaluates your eyes, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, limbs, and more.

Diagnostic testing

You might undergo blood testing, urine tests, X-rays, an MRI, a CT scan, or another imaging procedure to find the root cause of bothersome symptoms and treat an injury properly.

Your provider offers assessments for traumatic brain injuries, nerve damage, and other common workplace injuries.

Documentation

Your Elite Primary Care, PA, specialist documents your condition and symptoms by filling out the paperwork needed to obtain workers’ comprehension reimbursement.

Treatment

Your provider may recommend treatments, including icing, bracing, casting, wound care, fracture care, medications, physical therapy, or surgery. It’s also important to eat nutritious foods, get plenty of rest, and ease into physical activity slowly as directed by your specialist.

Your Elite Primary Care, PA, provider follows up with you as often as needed to ensure proper healing. They determine when it’s safe for you to return to work and complete typical job duties.

To schedule a workers’ compensation exam at Elite Primary Care, PA, book an appointment by phone or online today.