
Shelly A Tackett OT
Occupational Therapist
1605 SCHERM RD STE 1 OWENSBORO KY, 42301About
Dr. Shelly Tackett practices Occupational Medicine in OWENSBORO, KY. Dr. Tackett 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
- Mrs. Carey Ann Broughton OTR3221 FREDERICA ST OWENSBORO KY 42301
- Christopher S Dawson OT1605 SCHERM RD STE 1 OWENSBORO KY 42301
- Mrs. Jan Alvey Ward MSOT, OTR/L411 EAST 14TH STREET OWENSBORO KY 42301
- Heather D. Hampton MSOTR/L810 PRINCETON PKWY OWENSBORO KY 42301
- Mrs. Teresa May Clark MSOT, OTR/L1700 Parrish Plaza Dr Owensboro KY 42301
- Linda Mudd Owens OTR1605 SCHERM RD STE 1 OWENSBORO KY 42301
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