School, Work, Travel & DOT Physicals

Whether you need a physical for school enrollment, a new job, an upcoming trip, or a commercial driver's license, our care team at Arkansas Family Medicine can help you meet those requirements. These visits typically involve a review of your health history, a physical exam, and any screenings required by the school, employer, or licensing body requesting the form.

What These Physicals Commonly Involve

Health History Review — A discussion of past and current conditions, medications, and immunizations relevant to the physical's purpose.
Vitals & Screening — Blood pressure and vitals monitoring, along with point-of-care urinalysis, are often part of standard physical exams, including DOT requirements.
Additional Testing as Needed — Depending on the physical's purpose, spirometry, pulse oximetry, or EKG monitoring may be used to evaluate lung and heart function.

Why Patients Seek These Visits

School — Many schools and sports programs require a current physical before enrollment or participation.
Work — Employers may request a physical as part of onboarding or ongoing job requirements.
Travel — Some travel plans call for a general health check beforehand, especially for extended trips.
DOT — Commercial drivers need documentation confirming they meet applicable health standards.

If you're unsure which type of physical you need or what documentation to bring, our office can help you sort out the details ahead of your visit.

This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Talk with your doctor about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.