What role does the attending physician play?
Job Modification Pre-Job Accommodation The attending physician (AP) may request a job site analysis or job modification assistance for a worker. The AP provides information in the claim file regarding restrictions. The restrictions must be related to the accepted industrial condition for which a modification is needed.The AP certifies that the accommodations are medically necessary due to the restrictions imposed by the accepted industrial condition. They also propose accommodations which will meet the worker’s needs.
