For Injured Workers

Everything you need to know about having a vocational evaluation:

Why am I being sent for a Vocational Evaluation?

You’re here because something has changed. you may not be able to do the job you’ve done before. Maybe you were injured on the job or your career field has suddenly dried up. As a result, you’ve been sent to us, probably by the Workers’ Compensation Commission, your attorney, or the insurance company. 

Here’s how we’re going to help.

At Vocational Consulting, we help people find jobs they’re best suited for, especially after an injury, career change, or job loss. 

Think of us like a mechanic for careers—we assess your skills, experience, and physical abilities, match you with work that fits, and then help you find access to get new parts…or in this case, new skills that fit careers within your restrictions and abilities.  

The goal? To get you up and running again!

What we do

At Vocational Consulting, our team helps injured workers chart new paths to employment. 

After an injury, you’ve probably heard the word can’t a lot: 

You can’t lift this much weight.

You can’t use that equipment anymore.

You can’t return to the job you know.

That’s why we start with can. 

We begin with the assumption that you can find a new path to safe employment and have a greater likelihood of doing so with help and support. 

Let’s get to work, and get you back to work, in a role that is safe, local, and within your restrictions.

Service Summary Pages

Ergonomic Analysis

Job Placement Assistance

Labor Market Survey

Light-Duty Consultation

Vocational Case Management

Vocational Evaluations

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Some of the services you receive will require that you meet with us. Others happen completely behind the scenes.

    Vocational Evaluations — Usually this is a one time appointment - In-person in our Norman or Tulsa office. Occasionally a follow-up meeting is scheduled and this will be discussed in the appointment based on your specific situation.

    Job-Placement Assistance — Ongoing meetings – A combination of virtual and in-person in our OKC or Tulsa office

    Vocational Case Management — Ongoing meetings – Usually virtual

    Light-Duty Consultation — No action needed from you

    Labor Market Survey — No action needed from you

    Ergonomic Analysis — No action needed from you

  • No. If someone comes with you, they are not allowed to participate in the evaluation and may be asked to wait in the waiting room.

  • We won’t be doing any physical tests, so you may wear whatever you’re comfortable in.

    If you're coming in for interview prep, you’ll be instructed ahead of time to wear the clothes you’d wear to an interview.

  • Because this has been requested as part of your workers’ compensation case, you’ll need to ask your legal counsel. But just remember, we’re here to help you!

  • Your legal counsel will have already provided your medical and injury reports. You can bring your resume if you have one. Make sure to bring all requested forms sent to you specifically for this appointment.

  • During your first appointment, we’ll go through the paperwork to make sure we have a good understanding of your injury, treatment, abilities, ongoing symptoms, and past work history and skills. We’ll do some tests and activities to determine options for your future.

  • Appointments usually last 1.5 to 2 hours.

  • Your legal counsel will have already provided your medical and injury reports. You can bring your resume if you have one. Make sure to bring all requested forms.

  • The first thing we’re going to look at are jobs in the local economy that are performed within the permanent restrictions issued by your treating physician. Then we determine the skills you already have and the training you need for those positions. We’ll ask about what kind of jobs you would like to have and see if there are options that work for you.

  • Generally, this evaluation is paid for by the insurance carrier. Throughout the process, you will not be asked to pay us.  If you have any questions about payment, your legal counsel can help answer them.

  • No. This is part of your overall workers’ compensation case. While we are rehabilitation and/or licensed practical counselors, we do not provide therapeutic counseling in this specific setting. We’ll talk more about this during your first meeting.

  • You are always welcome to call and ask questions about how we came to our conclusions and recommendations. If your situation changes, we can be provided updated medical records and reassess those changes.