Do You Need a Pre-Employment Physical? Our Tampa Walk-In Clinic Has Flexible Hours

Medical provider checking a patient's blood pressureAre you interviewing for a new job? When extending a contingent offer of employment, your prospective employer may ask you to have a pre-employment physical before you are formally hired. This common step in the hiring process can help ensure that you are healthy enough to safely perform the intended job duties, which is important for both you and your employer to know.

South Tampa Immediate Care makes it easy for you to complete this requirement. The experienced team at our urgent care center in Tampa, Florida, is available every day during extended hours, and we perform pre-employment physicals and DOT physicals on a walk-in basis.

What Does a Pre-Employment Physical Involve?

A pre-employment physical is designed to assess whether a job candidate is currently able to perform specific work-related duties. To make this assessment, the medical professional who performs the examination must first gain a clear understanding of the work requirements and conditions. Only job-related physical attributes and health conditions are evaluated during the exam.

When performing your pre-employment physical, your provider at South Tampa Immediate Care may:

  • Review your health history, immunization record, and medication use
  • Record your body temperature, height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure
  • Check your hearing and vision
  • Order a urinalysis to screen for diabetes and certain drugs

Your pre-employment physical will provide a general snapshot of your health. It may also identify an underlying illness or injury that could interfere with your ability to adequately perform the intended job. Additionally, if you were previously diagnosed with a chronic health condition, such as high blood pressure, your pre-employment physical can help gauge the effectiveness of your current treatment program.

South Tampa Immediate Care is conveniently located at 602 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa, FL. When you come in for your pre-employment physical, be sure to bring any forms you need to be completed as well as a list of any medications you are currently taking. Congratulations on your job offer!