Occupational Health Care

Care for work-related medical problems and occupational health assessments are available to UVM employees.  Risk Management & Safety can help supervisors coordinate these services.

Health Assessments & Monitoring

are currently provided through Concentra Medical Centers, 7 Fayette Road, So. Burlington, VT 05403. Call 802-658-5756 for appointments.

Please use the AUTHORIZATION for EXAMINATION or TREATMENT form [PDF] when visiting Concentra.

Concentra services include:

• Evaluation & treatment of minor injuries & acute illnesses that occur on the job.  For example, if an employee is injured on the job, s/he should first seek treatment from her/his primary care provider, hospital emergency room, or Concentra; be sure to indicate that the injury occurred while on the job. The supervisor should be notified of this injury as soon as possible. For more info, see Workers' Compensation section.

• Return-to-work assessments after medical leave to assist employees and their supervisor in defining any work restrictions.
  
• Periodic examinations required for employment in certain areas such as medical clearance for respirator use and health assessment of animal handlers.
  
• Drug and alcohol testing as required under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 for employees holding a commercial driver's license (CDL).
  
• Medical consultations for departments.
  
• Medical monitoring, as may be required by OSHA regulations, including HAZMAT.
  
• Preventative job-related programs such as immunizations.