Workers Compensation

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is an employer-funded benefit that covers medical expenses for employees who get injured on the job. While you receive the medical care needed to recover from a work-related injury, you don’t have to worry about paying for care. 

The RGV Urgent Care Clinic specialists help you get reimbursed and fill out the necessary paperwork.

What are the benefits of workers’ compensation?

The main benefit of workers’ compensation care at RGV Urgent Care Clinic is not paying for the medical care you receive. 

The RGV Urgent Care Clinic specialists are highly trained and offer superior services in a comfortable, relaxing setting. They have many years of experience caring for workers’ compensation patients. 

Am I eligible for workers’ compensation?

You may be eligible for workers’ compensation if you experience one or more of the following injuries while at work:

• Strains
• Sprains
• Large cuts or lacerations
• Fractures
• Neck or back discomfort
• Tingling, numbness, or burning pain
• Joint injuries
• Head injuries
• Burns
• Tendonitis
• Crushing injuries
• Toxic fumes inhalation
• Ongoing discomfort

Report an injury to your employer as soon as the injury occurs and schedule an evaluation, or take advantage of walk-in visits, at RGV Urgent Care Clinic.

What should I expect during workers’ compensation medical visits?

During workers’ compensation medical visits at RGV Urgent Care Clinic, friendly staff members greet you and complete the following:

Vital signs check

Your specialist weighs you and checks your blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs during this portion of a workers’ compensation visit.

Medical history review

They also review your medical history, including your symptoms, medications, lifestyle habits, and workplace accident history. 

Physical exam

Your provider completes a physical exam to evaluate your health and look for signs of injuries. They check your eyes, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, reflexes, abdomen, limbs, and more.

Diagnostics 

When needed to diagnose a workplace injury, the RGV Urgent Care Clinic team may suggest on-site labs, X-rays, or other imaging procedures. 

Treatment

Your workers’ compensation treatment could include medications, pain management, wound care, fracture care, breathing treatments, physical therapy, minor procedures, or specialist referrals. Your RGV Urgent Care Clinic provider follows up to ensure each treatment works effectively.

How often should I see my workers’ compensation provider?

Your RGV Urgent Care Clinic provider lets you know how often to schedule workers’ compensation appointments to maximize your recovery. They tailor each treatment to bring outstanding results, and fill out the paperwork needed so you can safely return to work.

To take advantage of workers’ compensation services at RGV Urgent Care Clinic, call the office, schedule an appointment online, or simply walk into the office today.