Occupational Medical Services for On-The-Job Injuries and Illnesses

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals for Occupational Medical Services for on-the-job injuries and illnesses. The successful candidate will provide quality care and treatment to Ocean County employees who sustain on-the-job injuries or illnesses. The scope of work includes furnishing reasonable and necessary occupational medical evaluation, care, and ongoing treatment, as well as providing medical treatment on the same day of injury or the next business day. The contractor must also communicate effectively with Risk Management and the third-party administrator regarding an injured employee's diagnosis, prognosis, and duty modifications. • Provide occupational medical evaluation, care, and ongoing treatment to employees who sustain on-the-job injuries or illnesses. • Provide medical treatment on the same day of injury or the next business day. • Communicate effectively with Risk Management and the third-party administrator regarding an injured employee's diagnosis, prognosis, and duty modifications. • Authorize employee's return to work as soon as practical and include modifications for temporary alternate duties if necessary. • Provide referral to board-certified medical specialists for treatment as needed and in accordance with approval from third-party administrators. • Retain proper medical files documenting all care provided to patients and provide appropriate reports to Risk Management and the third-party administrator following service.