
Melissa Porcaro
Occupational Therapist
1730 HOXIE AVE RICHLAND WA, 99354About
Dr. Melissa Porcaro practices Occupational Medicine in RICHLAND, WA. Dr. Porcaro 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Brian P. Fawcett M.D. / M.P.H.1979 Snyder St Richland WA 99354
- Dr. Kristin Jeanne Re OTDR/L1015 THAYER DR RICHLAND WA 99354
- Mrs. Stacey Lynn Meyer OTR/L1745 PIKE AVE RICHLAND WA 99354
- Mrs. Gretchen Lee Makinson OTR/L1321 KIMBALL AVE RICHLAND WA 99354
- Alexandria Baasch OTR/L1745 PIKE AVE RICHLAND WA 99354
- Mrs. Janice Buchanan OTR L1745 PIKE AVE RICHLAND WA 99354
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LOURDES MEDICAL CENTERl
520 N FOURTH AVENUE PASCO WA 99301