Westridge Medical
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Shop 15, Westridge Shopping Centre, 300 West Street

Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba, 4350, QLD

07 4636 6884

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Westridge Medical
COVID-19
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Shop 15, Westridge Shopping Centre, 300 West Street

Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba, 4350, QLD

07 4636 6884

WORKPLACE INJURY

TREATMENT MANAGEMENT

Injured at Work?

RETURN TO WORK CARE

If you have been injured at work Westridge Medical are able assist you in the overall management of worker’s treatment and help you with the important recovery to enable you to return to work. Treatment we provide to return you safely to work:

  • Doctors consulting at Westridge Medical can assess and manage suitable non-emergency workplace injuries.
  • For a serious or life-threatening injury, call Triple Zero (000) or attend the nearest emergency department.
  • we will help to determine the best method of rehabilitation for you and your injury
  • your GP will assess your capacity for work and provide you with work a work capacity certificate
  • your GP will liaise with your employer, where necessary, and develop a return to work program
  • your GP may refer you to a Allied Health professional or other services if required.

Westridge Medical aim to provide you with assistance in managing your treatment and recovery process.

How do i get back to work after an injury?

If you have experienced a workplace injury, a GP can assess the injury and discuss appropriate treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-work considerations. Depending on the assessment, your GP may:

  • provide treatment or recommend further investigation
  • assess your current work capacity
  • issue a work capacity certificate where clinically appropriate
  • recommend suitable rehabilitation or workplace restrictions
  • refer you to an allied health professional or specialist
  • communicate with your employer, insurer or rehabilitation provider where appropriate and with your consent.

what is a work capacity certificate?

A Work capacity certificate – workers’ compensation is used to manage and determine an injured workers’ claim by insurers. This certificate was introduced by the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme on 1 July 2016.

Doctors, dentists and nurse practitioners are encouraged to utilise the Work capacity certificate – workers’ compensation in order to help promote a positive focus on the functional ability of injured workers and their successful journey to return to work.

This certificate is a key communication tool between the injured worker, insurers, businesses and health providers. The information on the certificate is used to assist all stakeholders to work in collaboration in order to support injured workers back to work as early and safely as possible.

What to do if i am injured at work?

  • First seek Medical assistance
  • Get a work capacity certificate from your GP
  • Tell your employer about your injury and provide them with your work capacity certificate as soon as possible
  • You must lodge your claim and include your work capacity certificate with WorkCover QLD (or contact your employer if they are self-insured) as soon as possible
  • Early assessment can help identify appropriate treatment and rehabilitation options. Recovery and return-to-work timeframes vary depending on the injury, the person’s circumstances and the requirements of their role.

Don’t ignore an injury which occurred in the work place, the earlier you start rehabilitation the quicker you are likely to recover and able to return to work.

If you have been injured at work, book an appointment to with a Doctor at Westridge Medical as soon as possible on 0746366884.