An occupational medicine (OM) specialist aims to assist injured workers in returning to work by providing continuous care over an extended period.
Occupational medicine professionals also assist organizations in maintaining a healthy and safe workplace (safety and health).
A physician's role in occupational medicine is to ensure that the highest standards of occupational health and safety are maintained in the workplace. Additionally, occupational medicine specialists are involved in other disciplines like preventing illness (such as avoiding flu by administering flu vaccines), injury, and disability on the job.
