DOT PHYSICALS FOR THE DICKINSON & JERSEY VILLAGE, TX AREA
At St. Elizabeth Urgent Care, we offer DOT physicals to specific interstate drivers who require the medical exam. If your employer requires you to have a DOT physical, come to our practice in Dickinson, TX. DOT physicals are part of the hiring process and are required to maintain compliance and keep working. They follow strict guidelines mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which we are well aware of and follow, too. At St. Elizabeth Urgent Care, we stay up on the DOT regulations and we staff FMCSA-certified physicians in order to offer this particular service.
Who Should Visit Our Urgent Care Clinic for a DOT Physical?
A DOT, or Department of Transportation, physical is needed for people operating certain modes of transportation. If you drive a vehicle designed to carry more than 15 people, are paid to drive a vehicle designed to carry more than 8 people, carry hazardous material in your vehicle that requires your vehicle to have a placard, or drive a vehicle on the interstate with a gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight rating, or gross combination weight of over 10,000 pounds, you will need a DOT physical. Our urgent care clinic provides DOT physicals to ensure that your drivers are safe and ready to drive. Contact our team today for more information.
What Does a DOT Physical Entail?
A DOT physical is a comprehensive medical examination that is designed to ensure that commercial drivers are physically and mentally fit to safely operate large vehicles. By undergoing this examination as a driver, you can help keep our roads and highways operating safely. If you’re curious about what to expect from your DOT physical, let’s review the steps:
- Initial Assessment: First, we will review your medical history, including any past or current health conditions, medications, and surgeries. We will also ask about any medications that you are taking to ensure that they do not impair your ability to drive safely. If you have any conditions that could impact your focus or ability to drive, such as diabetes or sleep apnea, we will discuss your situation and potentially ask for additional testing or documentation.
- Vision Test: We will need to test your vision to make sure that you meet the minimum requirements for driving a commercial vehicle. This typically involves reading an eye chart.
- Hearing Test: It’s vital for commercial drivers to be able to hear properly in order to be alert to potential problems or hazards. We will conduct a thorough hearing test to check your ability to hear whispered voices, normal conversation, and forced whispers from a specified distance.
- Blood Pressure: We will measure your blood pressure and pulse rate to verify that they are within acceptable ranges. Your blood pressure can have a significant impact on your overall health, so it’s important for commercial drivers to keep theirs under control.
- Urinalysis: We will collect a urine sample to test for the presence of drugs and to check for medical conditions such as diabetes.
- Physical Examination: In addition to running checks and tests, our examiner will perform a comprehensive physical exam. This may include checking your heart, lungs, abdomen, extremities, and neurological function. We will also assess your physical abilities, including your strength, flexibility, and coordination. This ensures that you can safely operate a commercial vehicle and meet the other physical demands of your job.
When your DOT physical is complete, we will complete our report and submit it to the Department of Transportation. St. Elizabeth Urgent Care offers prompt, comprehensive DOT physicals for patients in the Dickinson and Jersey Village, TX area. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule your appointment!
We ensure that CDL drivers are in good condition to do their jobs.
DOT physicals cover everything from vision and hearing to blood pressure and pulse rate, urinalysis, and a thorough physical exam. They ensure CDL drivers are in good health to become employed or continue working as such. At St. Elizabeth Urgent Care, we are proud to perform this type of physical for local and interstate drivers throughout Jersey Village, Dickinson, TX, and the surrounding areas.
If you need to schedule a DOT physical, we welcome you to contact our family practice today to set up your appointment!