Elizabeth Butler Hamm OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
627 E MAIN ST ALBERTVILLE AL, 35950About
Dr. Elizabeth Hamm practices Occupational Medicine in ALBERTVILLE, AL. Dr. Hamm evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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