Many employers are recognizing the significant benefits associated with bringing occupational and physical therapy services on-site. Some of these benefits include:

• More comprehensive treatment. A functional job analysis along with specific guidelines for improving the work or the work site can complement the acute treatment of injuries.
  
  
• Timely and accurate return to work decisions. Return to work decisions are objectified by performing assessments based on functional job descriptions.
  
  
• Consistency. The same therapist that is treating a specific individual's work injury is also assisting with the transition back to regular work.
  
  
• Cost savings. The continuity of onsite services allows early intervention at the first report of symptoms.