On-site Physical Therapy
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On-site services at no additional cost to employer.
An ongoing challenge to employers is controlling the costs, liability, and loss of production associated with workplace injury. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the largest single job-related injury and illness problem in the US accounting for nearly $1 of every $3 spent on workers' compensation cost of more than $15 billion to employers (Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Ergonomics Program Final Rule, 65 Fed Reg 68262 2000). The average high-risk workplace spends $250,000 on MSD (musculoskeletal disorder) claims per 100 employees per year (Journal of Occupational Health & Safety, Jan. 1991) without factoring in the hidden costs such as low morale.
Traditionally, most employers use outside providers for physical therapy services. Potential pitfalls of this approach include delayed scheduling and variable quality of care. In addition, the employees' work is disrupted, time is spent away from the job, and travel expenses are incurred. These factors increase claim costs that in turn increase premiums.
Cost savings with on-site physical therapy average $1,000-2,000 per case. Fewer therapy visits result in less time away from work.
Advantages
- Decreases worker's compensation costs and wage replacement.
- Early intervention therapy facilitates rapid return to work.
- Enhances productivity by minimizing work interruption.
- Reduces injuries and encourages occupational bonding.
- Therapy focused on individual job requirements.
- One- on-one care.
- Instills safe work behavior and tools to avoid re-injury.
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