What to Bring to a Pre-Employment Physical

The fastest hiring visits happen when the candidate arrives with the employer instructions already in hand. This care option covers the documents and details that usually matter most.

For employment screening, confirm the employer’s billing arrangement, the services included and any patient charges. Insurance coverage depends on the exact service and plan.

Choose the visit your work order requires

Book a DOT / CDL physical or drug-testing visit directly below. Select an available clinic and have your employer’s order ready.

Book a DOT / CDL physical Book a drug-testing visit

For a pre-employment physical, have the employer’s form ready when you contact the patient team. Call (917) 310-3371 to confirm the exam and arrange your appointment. Confirm any required labs, forms and billing instructions. A drug-testing visit does not include a physical examination.

Arranging services for employees? Talk with our team about your employer program.

Bring the employer’s actual requirements

Your identification and the current employer or program form.
The authorization or order reference supplied by the employer, when required.
Relevant records requested by the clinic, such as vaccination documentation.
The job duties, required services and submission deadline.
The billing instructions and contact for order questions.

Follow the clinic’s preparation instructions for your exact visit. Do not fast or change medication unless your treating clinician or the testing team has instructed you to do so. If the appointment is for a regulated certificate, confirm the required examiner and form before traveling.

Common questions about your work visit

Does a work physical include a drug test?

Only when the requested services include one. Confirm the employer’s order, panel, collection method and billing before the visit. A urine sample taken during a physical does not by itself establish that the required drug test was performed.

What if the employer says the paperwork is incomplete?

Ask which form, field, result or signature is missing. Contact the clinical or ordering team through the agreed channel before arranging another appointment. The missing item may not require a repeat examination.

Should I wait for an employer consultation to book my own visit?

No. Use the patient booking route for the service you need. The employer consultation calendar is for employers arranging programs, group services and account support. Confirm specialized forms and clinician availability before booking a certificate-related exam.

Items that usually save the most time

Photo ID

Bring a government-issued photo ID so the clinic can match the candidate to the employer packet and any test-order details.

Employer form or offer packet

Bring the clearance form, onboarding checklist, or occupational-health order so the clinic knows exactly what the employer needs.

Drug-testing registration or panel request

If the employer wants a separate drug screen or a specific panel, bring the order code, registration email, or chain-of-custody instructions.

Medication list and relevant records

Bring recent medical records only if the employer or clinician specifically asked for them, or if a chronic condition could change the clearance discussion.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need the employer form for a pre-employment physical?

It is strongly recommended. Without the actual form or written requirements, the clinic may not know which screenings or signature fields the employer needs.

Should I bring vaccine records?

Yes, if the role requires vaccine review, titers, TB documentation, or other healthcare onboarding items.

What if I forget the drug-testing order?

The clinic may still be able to help, but same-day completion is much easier when the registration details or collection instructions are available at check-in.

Can I bring outside records from another doctor?

Yes. If you already completed related testing or have recent relevant records, bring them so the team can avoid unnecessary duplicate work.

Keep the screening process moving

Choose the right clinic and bring the employer instructions so the visit stays clear from the first step.

Choose your work visit