Occupational Medicine
At Providence Occupational Medicine – Mill Plain, we partner with companies in our community to provide healthy work environments. Our experienced medical team is here to help with anything from a work-related injury to a basic physical. We’re ready to meet the needs of your workforce. People are your greatest asset – and we want to keep them healthy, resilient and productive.
We offer a full range of services at the clinic or your worksite:
- Audiometric testing
- Biologic monitoring
- Carpal tunnel testing
- Disease prevention
- Ergonomic evaluations
- Evaluation, treatment and case management for work-related injuries
- Exams:
- Driver exam
- Employment exam and wellness exam
- Medical surveillance exam
- Police exam and firefighter exam
- Pre-employment and basic health physicals
- Respirator clearance
- Screenings:
- Government-mandated screening
- Pre-employment screening
- Transportation and railroad safety screening
- Vaccinations
Our team includes:
- An occupational medicine board certified medical director
- Medical doctors and advanced nurse practitioners specializing in occupational and environmental medicine
- Registered nurses
- Certified medical assistants and technicians
If you're planning to visit us, we ask that you bring a valid photo ID to your appointment. Please also bring the following if you are visiting for any of these reasons:
- Work injury: Bring your worker's compensation insurance information.
- Exam: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes. Bring a list of current medications and know why you take them.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) exams: Review the DOT screening medical condition recommendations [Link to document (image included in file for developer reference)] before your visit.
See below for patient instructions for specific medical conditions:
| Medical Condition | What to Bring to Appt./Instructions |
|---|---|
| Takes Medications | Bring a list of medications and dosages/or brill all medication bottles with you to your appointment. Know why you take your medications/what are they prescribed for and who prescribed them. Take your medications as prescribed before your appointment. |
| Blood Thinners (Coumadin, Warfarin, etc.) | Bring INR labs for medication monitoring. |
| High Blood Pressure | Take your medication as prescribed, avoid a heavy meal and alcohol the night before your appointment. Avoid excessive caffeine or energy drinks before your appointment. |
| Heart Condition/Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction, stent placement, cardiac surgery) | Bring a Cardiologist note from within the last year indicating medical clearance for Commercial driving, Exercise stress test within last two years. |
| On Restricted or Limited duty | Driver will need clearance from their treating provider. Either completely cleared to cleared to Drive Commercial Vehicle. OK to schedule appointment but advise driver to obtain this information. |
| Diabetes | Most recent A1C results (fasting glucose). Take medications as normal and adhere to American Diabetic Association recommended meal prior to your appointment. **Insulin users must have an ODOT waiver** |
| Sleep Apnea/CPAP users | See your sleep doctor yearly and bring your usage log for CPAP use. |
| Other Medical Conditions | May be asked to provide records before DOT clearance is issued. |
To schedule an appointment, give us a call, email us, or complete the online scheduling survey. We also accept walk-ins. Employers can sign up for the Employer Portal to access other information, such as consent forms.
If you have questions, please call us at 503-215-2890 or email the following based on your needs: