
Christa Howard OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
501 METROPLEX DR STE 308 NASHVILLE TN, 37211About
Dr. Christa Howard practices Occupational Medicine in NASHVILLE, TN. Dr. Howard 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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- Dr. Brent A Yates OTD301 BRAMBLEWOOD DR NASHVILLE TN 37211
- Mindy Renee Mcfarland M.O.T.907 Brentwood Pl Nashville TN 37211
- Holly M Greer OT5505 EDMONDSON PIKE NASHVILLE TN 37211
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