Injury Care from Treatment to Return to Work

When a workplace injury happens, getting the right care quickly makes all the difference for the employee and the employer. At Champlain Medical, our occupational medicine and urgent care services are built to handle workplace injuries from the first visit through full recovery and return to work. Whether an employee walks in with a strain, laceration, or musculoskeletal injury, our team in South Burlington is ready to evaluate, treat, and document everything your HR and safety teams need.

Prompt Treatment

Prompt treatment after a workplace injury is critical, both for the employee's recovery and for proper documentation under Vermont workers' compensation requirements. Our team evaluates injuries thoroughly, establishes a diagnosis, and begins treatment on the same visit whenever possible. We treat a wide range of occupational injuries including strains, sprains, lacerations, fractures, repetitive motion injuries, and acute musculoskeletal conditions. Initial work injury forms are available in advance at champlainmedical.com, so employees and employers can get the intake process started before the appointment.

Continuity of Care

Continuity of care is what sets Champlain Medical apart from a standard urgent care visit. After initial treatment, we manage follow-up care, coordinate specialist referrals when needed, and maintain clear communication with the employer throughout the process. For employers enrolled in our Direct Primary Care program, that relationship is even more integrated, with direct access to your provider and faster resolution for workers who need ongoing management of a work-related condition.

When an employee is ready to return from medical leave, our return-to-work (RTW) exam confirms whether they can resume their full duties, return with restrictions, or require additional time. The process is streamlined to minimize documentation burden for both the employee and the employer. Our provider reviews the clinical picture and completes the RTW form with a clear, concise opinion, along with any recommended restrictions. A copy goes to the employee and another is sent directly to the company contact.

Fit-for-Duty Exams

For more complex cases, Champlain Medical also provides fit-for-duty exams, functional capacity evaluations, and independent medical evaluations. These services support employers navigating challenging return-to-work scenarios, disability determinations, or situations where a worker's ability to perform specific job functions needs a thorough, documented assessment. Our experienced practitioners understand the occupational context of these evaluations and produce reports that are clear, clinically sound, and useful.

Contact Champlain Medical to report a workplace injury or schedule a return-to-work exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do when an employee is injured at work?

Report the injury to your HR team, then send the employee to Champlain Medical for evaluation and treatment. Initial work injury forms are available at champlainmedical.com to speed up the intake process.

How does the return-to-work exam work?

Our provider reviews the employee's condition and completes a concise RTW form indicating full-duty clearance, restricted duty, or continued leave, then sends copies to both the employee and the employer.

Does Champlain Medical handle ongoing injury follow-up or just the initial visit?

We manage the full care continuum including follow-up visits, specialist coordination, and functional capacity evaluations when needed.