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Verdi Fit Occupational Physicians
Medical expertise for sickness absence, return-to-work and prevention
An occupational physician supports employers and employees with work-related health, sickness absence and employability. When an employee is off sick, the physician assesses their work capacity and advises on recovery and return-to-work. They also prepare the statutory Problem Analysis under the Dutch Gatekeeper Improvement Act and provide independent medical advice on complex absence cases.
The role goes beyond managing sickness absence. Occupational physicians also offer valuable insights into prevention, workplace health risks and long-term employability. By identifying risks early and providing practical advice, they help organisations prevent absence and keep employees healthy and productive. This makes the occupational physician a trusted, independent medical adviser throughout the entire absence management and workforce wellbeing process.
Wondering how a dedicated occupational physician could benefit your organisation?
What are the benefits of a dedicated occupational physician?
When is a dedicated occupational physician the right choice?
A dedicated occupational physician is particularly valuable for organisations with established absence management processes that manage sickness absence and return-to-work in-house. This includes businesses with experienced HR teams or internal absence specialists who need access to expert medical advice when required.
In these situations, you can involve an occupational physician for medical assessments, work-capacity evaluations, statutory Problem Analyses and return-to-work advice, while retaining responsibility for day-to-day absence management.
Working with a dedicated physician also ensures continuity and direct communication. By getting to know your organisation, job roles and working environment, the physician can respond more quickly and provide practical, relevant advice. This leads to more efficient collaboration, greater consistency across cases and a trusted medical contact for employers and employees alike.
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What’s the difference between an occupational physician and a Case Manager?
An occupational physician assesses medical circumstances. A Case Manager oversees the process. The physician advises on work capacity, recovery and return-to-work, while the case manager coordinates activities, monitors progress and maintains case records.
What’s the difference between an occupational physician and an occupational health support practitioner?
The occupational physician retains overall responsibility for medical assessments and advice. An occupational health support practitioner (POB) supports employees under the physician’s supervision and carries out delegated tasks. This partnership ensures medical expertise is used efficiently without compromising quality or responsiveness.
Medical expertise whenever you need it
When you choose a Verdi Fit occupational physician, your employees are covered by our Compact plan.
This gives you access to:
- A certified occupational health provider
- A user-friendly absence management system
- Automated alerts for statutory return-to-work milestones
- GDPR-compliant case records
- Sickness absence reports and management insights
- A dedicated professional for advice and support
Occupational physician services are available on request, giving you maximum control over both the support you receive and the costs involved.
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Need more than a medical assessment?
Some situations call for more than medical expertise alone. When additional support is needed, we can quickly involve other specialists across Verdi Groep, including case managers, work-capacity specialists, occupational health support practitioners and experts in long-term workforce wellbeing.
This gives you access to the right expertise to take a coordinated approach to sickness absence, recovery and long-term employability.
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Why organisations choose Verdi Fit
Organisations value Verdi Fit for our combination of expertise, continuity and personal attention. Working with a dedicated occupational physician creates a lasting partnership built on a thorough understanding of your organisation, medical expertise and practical advice.
This not only improves absence management but also helps organisations take a proactive approach to workplace health and long-term employability.
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Looking for expert occupational health support?
Together, we’ll review your current absence management processes, identify the medical support your organisation needs and explore how to stay in control of sickness absence, return-to-work and long-term employability.