Airport Clinic | Valdosta Georgia Health and Wellness Center, Industrial Medicine and Training Facility

Physicals: pre-employment, department of transportation physical exam-DOT, Industrial, Return to work and Fit for Duty exams

• Worker's Compensation: work related injury treatment 15 years of experience
• Drug screening
• Lab draw station
• Immunizations, Flu, Tetanus, Hepatitis A and B
• Lacerations, sprains, strains
• TB screening

Urgent Care
Lacerations, sports injuries, colds or flu, bronchitis, skin infections, rashes, sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, gynecological issues, immunizations for tetanus, hepatitis A and B, flu shots, etc. We are open Monday through Friday to provide immediate health care to our patients.

Family Practice
Longer term management of hypertension, diabetes, asthma, skin conditions, Immunizations, allergies, high cholesterol, ulcers and digestive problems, etc.

Physical ExaminationsGeneral routine health exams for all ages, sports physicals, school physicals, work physicals, DMV physicals, professional sporting event exams sexually transmitted disease exams, pap smears, etc.

Additional Medical Services
Electrocardiograms (EKG), immediate tests for strep and pregnancy, drawing station for all laboratory tests (results usually in 1 or 2 days), vision testing, audiometry (hearing test), pulmonary function testing (for asthma, emphysema, chemical exposure), drug screens,  referral to specialists (we can help you get a quicker appointment).

Worker's Comp/Industrial
APC has 15 years experience with all aspects of industrial medicine, We do pre-employment exams and screening including TB testing,  spirometry, audiometry, lacerations repair, cortisone injections, Our long history means that we are on the preferred provider list for all of the major workers compensation carriers. We are experienced in evaluating injured workers and helping them return to limited/modified duty before they make a complete recovery. All of our providers are available to talk with a supervisor, shop steward or boss regarding the injured worker's status. After each visit the patient receives a detailed Work Status Sheet for their supervisor.

If you've got a potential new hire on the line and want to be sure he or she is physically fit for the job, you'll want a thorough employment physical conducted prior to your new worker's start date. Airport Clinic is your source. We offer a full range of occupational health services including pre-employment physicals, employee drug testing and immunizations.

Requiring an employment physical is a cost-effective way to assure your new employee's safety while on the job. It's critical to obtain an honest disclosure of all present and past conditions or injuries that may affect your employee's ability to effectively perform his duties without potential harm to himself or others. For instance, an employee who has suffered a back injury in the past may be unable to lift heavy objects or perform duties that require lots of bending and twisting or whole body vibration (such as using a sandblaster) without aggravating that injury, potentially causing further damage. And a worker with a bum knee may not be the best suited candidate for a job that requires long periods of being on ones feet.

A thorough employment physical can help identify an employee's physical and medical weaknesses and strengths, allowing you to decide whether a candidate is right for a particular job, better suited for a different duty or simply not the right fit for your company.

Particularly for small companies, an employment physical also can help keep your bottom line in good shape. The results and proper analysis of an employment physical can help an employer manage both the employee's health risks and the company's legal and financial risks when it comes to certain duties. This allows employers to establish preventative procedures and limit future liabilities based on an employee's documented medical and fitness information. Plus, losing an employee for any reason results in turnover costs that studies show can cost as much as 30% of that worker's annual salary. So, the costs of an employment physical can be an investment that pays off in savings.

Airport Clinic also offers medical screening and surveillance that meets strict OSHA standards. Medical screenings are conducted for detecting disease or body dysfunction before an individual typically would seek medical care. Medical surveillance is the analysis of health information designed to identify problems occurring in the workplace that require targeted prevention.

To make sure your potential and current employees remain healthy and productive, arrange for an employment physical at Airport Clinic, Inc. today.

DOT Physical

For commercial motor vehicle drivers, Airport Clinic offers the government-mandated Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration physical exam, commonly known as the DOT physical. These periodic examinations are design to monitor health conditions that could be caused or aggravated by the long periods of sitting and whole body vibration experienced while driving, and the bending, twisting and heavy lifting that may be required in related daily duties including performing mechanical repairs and loading or unloading.

Although DOT physicals typically can be offered at the worksite, many drivers prefer the comfort and privacy of a clinic setting. Airport Clinic performs DOT physicals and other occupational health services at its location on Gil Harbin Industrial Boulevard. Our urgent care medical clinic is designed with the patient's comfort in mind.

Not every medical clinic or healthcare provider can perform DOT physicals. Airport Clinic has been providing these exams for some 15 years and has attended the latest training programs approved by the Office of Motor Carriers.  Airport Clinic is an approved examination provider because of our well-documented, high patient satisfaction rates, attention detail and strong assessment skills. The DOT physical exam is highly regulated and has potentially serious consequences for the driver, so it must be thorough and accurate. The smallest detail could disqualify a driver from continued employment as a licensed CDL driver, adversely affecting his or her livelihood. But passing a driver who truly is no longer physically or medically able to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle could pose a threat to himself and to others on the road.

Airport Clinic also offers OSHA Physicals. With some 15 years experience in this field definitely gives us an edge on providing you with the best possible monitoring you can receive.   These Physical include extensive questionnaires specifically designed to meet the employers' OSHA requirements. During this time an assessment of the work environment and potential risk of exposure is also determine.  From training programs to fit testing and respirator programs we can assist you in most every aspect with industry needs.