
Leticia Vela OTR
Occupational Therapist
315 W MCLAIN DR SHERMAN TX, 75092About
Dr. Leticia Vela practices Occupational Medicine in SHERMAN, TX. Dr. Vela 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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- Deidre Hornback OTR315 W MCLAIN DR SHERMAN TX 75092
- Ms. Sarah Nell Evans OTR315 W MCGEE ST SHERMAN TX 75092
- Karen E Kainrad OT321 N HIGHLAND AVE SHERMAN TX 75092
- Ms. Christina Ladner LPT315 W MCLAIN DR SHERMAN TX 75092
- Jed Jennings OTR1216 HILLCREST DR SHERMAN TX 75092
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