Workplace care from hire to recovery
Supporting employee health and workplace safety requires more than treating injuries after they happen. At Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO), our occupational health services are designed to help employers and employees across Minnesota and western Wisconsin prevent injuries, manage care efficiently, and return to work safely.
At TCO, care is coordinated across specialties, so patients can move from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation without delays. Our team works closely with TCO’s Health Quotient (HQ), a direct-to-employer health and wellness program that provides a centralized, compliant approach to workforce health. Together, these services support employees at every stage, from pre-employment physicals and testing to injury care and recovery.
Occupational health focuses on the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of work-related injuries and conditions. It also includes services like pre-employment testing and annual testing that help employees stay healthy on the job as well as recovery services to safely return to work after an injury.
At TCO, occupational health is built around real workplace demands. That means connecting medical care and evaluation with job requirements, reducing downtime, and supporting long-term recovery.
TCO provides a range of occupational health services designed to support both employees and employers. Care is available at clinics across the metro, including our dedicated occupational health clinic at TCO Eden Prairie, where our team led by occupational health physician Dr. Peter Swann provides coordinated, workplace-focused care.
Workplace injuries often involve muscles, joints, and movement-related conditions. At Twin Cities Orthopedics, our team focuses on diagnosing and treating:
In addition to treatment, we support workers’ compensation evaluations and follow-up care, including required documentation and coordination with employers, case managers, and insurers. Employees are evaluated quickly and guided to the appropriate level of care without unnecessary delays.
Returning to work safely is a key part of recovery. At Twin Cities Orthopedics, our team conducts comprehensive return-to-work assessments to determine when an employee is ready to resume job duties and under what conditions.
These evaluations may include:
Based on these findings, we develop individualized return-to-work plans that:
Our team coordinates with employers and qualified rehabilitation consultants (QRCs) to ensure a smooth and realistic transition back to work.
Rehabilitation plays a critical role in occupational health. Our integrated physical therapy services, including dedicated work conditioning and work hardening programs, help employees:
Because therapy is part of the same TCO system, care remains coordinated from start to finish.
We support employers with evaluations and screening services designed to ensure employees are physically prepared for their roles and meet job-specific requirements. These services help streamline hiring, reduce injury risk, and support a safer, more compliant workplace.
Hiring and screening services include:
Additional testing services available:
Ongoing and compliance-based evaluations include:
These evaluations help employers make informed hiring decisions, ensure compliance with workplace requirements, and reduce the risk of injury from the start.
Employers need a partner who understands both healthcare and workplace operations.
TCO’s occupational health solutions, in collaboration with Health Quotient (HQ), are designed to support organizations across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin with consistent, efficient, and centralized workforce health services. This integrated approach helps streamline everything from hiring and screening to injury care and return-to-work planning.
This approach helps reduce downtime, control costs, and keep teams productive.
If you’ve been injured at work or are experiencing pain related to your job, getting the right care early can make a big difference.
Our goal is to help you return to work safely while supporting long-term health.
Choosing the right occupational health provider can impact recovery time, employee experience, and overall workplace efficiency.
Orthopedic specialization
We focus on musculoskeletal conditions, while also supporting a full range of occupational health services, including injury care, physicals, and workplace evaluations.
Integrated care model
From screening and testing to treatment and rehabilitation, services are coordinated within one system to support continuity of care.
Employer-focused services
We provide pre-employment physicals, fit-for-duty evaluations, and compliance-based exams designed to support hiring, safety, and workforce readiness.
Centralized coordination through Health Quotient (HQ)
Employers have access to a more streamlined, centralized approach to managing occupational health services, including scheduling, documentation, and communication.
Workplace-aligned care
Recommendations and care plans are designed around job-specific demands, helping employees return to work safely and appropriately.
TCO’s occupational health services are supported by a team of orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and providers experienced in workplace injury care.
Peter Swann, MD leads Occupational Health at TCO, bringing extensive national and regional experience in occupational medicine, workers’ compensation, and employer health strategy. His professional background spans clinical care, medical oversight for large employer populations, and consultation on regulatory and legislative issues affecting occupational and family medicine.
Dedicated occupational health services are provided at our TCO Eden Prairie location, where employers and employees have access to coordinated care, evaluations, and workplace-focused services.
For urgent injury care, employees may be seen at TCO Orthopedic Urgent Care (OUC) locations, with follow-up and ongoing occupational health services managed through our Eden Prairie team.
If you are an employee, consider occupational health care if you:
If you are an employer, these services can help when:
Whether you’re an employer looking to partner with TCO or an employee seeking care, our team makes it easy to get started.
For Employers
Organizations interested in pre-employment testing, screenings, and ongoing occupational health services can connect directly with our Health Quotient team to coordinate care, streamline scheduling, and support workforce health. If you are interested in working with TCO’s occupational health services, please complete the form below and one of our Health Quotient team members will reach out to you directly within one business day.
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For Employees
If you’ve been injured at work or need evaluation for a job-related condition, care is available when and where you need it.
An occupational health clinic provides care related to workplace injuries and job-specific health needs. This includes evaluating injuries, treating musculoskeletal conditions, completing physical exams, and supporting safe return-to-work planning.
Work-related injuries can affect both your health and your ability to work. Occupational health helps reduce those risks, supports recovery, and makes it easier to return to your job safely. For employers, it also helps reduce downtime and keep operations running efficiently.
Occupational health connects medical care with real job demands. A provider will evaluate your condition, create a treatment plan, and, when appropriate, coordinate with your employer to support a safe return to work. At TCO, this process is designed to be straightforward, with access to specialists, imaging, and therapy in one system.
Most visits take between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on the reason for care. Injury evaluations may take longer, especially if imaging or additional treatment is needed. Pre-employment and screening exams are typically shorter and more straightforward.
For non-traumatic injuries, your first step is to be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist.
If you think you have a fracture or a sudden injury and need immediate care, you can walk into any TCO Orthopedic Urgent Care location, no appointment needed.
For non-urgent injuries or follow-up care, you can schedule an appointment by calling 952-456-7777 or booking online. No referral is required.
The goal is to help you return to work safely and efficiently. By aligning treatment with your job demands and providing clear guidance along the way, occupational health services can help reduce unnecessary delays while still supporting proper recovery.
Occupational health services can benefit a wide range of industries, from construction and manufacturing to healthcare and office-based roles. Any job that involves physical activity, repetitive movement, or potential injury risk can benefit from access to this type of care.
TCO partners directly with employers through Health Quotient to deliver streamlined occupational health services tailored to their workforce and job demands. Services can include pre-employment and annual exams, injury care, return-to-work evaluations, and regulatory testing, all coordinated through a centralized point of access.
Employers benefit from simplified scheduling, consistent documentation, and clear communication across the employee lifecycle, from hiring through recovery. Organizations interested in getting started can connect with the Health Quotient team to explore customized solutions and ongoing support.
You should see an orthopedic specialist if you have a traumatic or acute injury – such as a suspected fracture, severe joint injury, or sudden pain following an accident. For urgent injuries, walk in care is available at TCO Orthopedic Urgent Care locations, no appointment needed.
An occupational health provider is typically the right choice for work related needs such as non-traumatic work injuries or conditions, pre-employment exams, employer required testing, DOT exams, and return to work or workability evaluations. Occupational health providers focus on job specific demands, work restrictions, and coordinating care related to workers’ compensation or regulatory requirements.
If you’re unsure where to start, our team can help guide you to the appropriate provider to ensure timely, coordinated care. Call 952-456-7777 to get started.
