Gerardina Piserchia
Occupational Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
65 BERGEN STREET NEWARK NJ, 07101About
Dr. Gerardina Piserchia practices Occupational Medicine in NEWARK, NJ. Dr. Piserchia 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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