Pre-Employment Physicals

Pre-employment physicals in Charlotte at our Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics, open 7 days. Our standard exam plus your job requirements, with drug, alcohol and TB testing in the same visit. Walk in, or save your spot online before you arrive.

Pre-Employment Physicals in Charlotte

Pre-employment physicals in Charlotte at our Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics, open 7 days. We use our standard pre-employment exam or add the items your job requires, like lifting 30 pounds with ease or reading 20/20 with glasses, and send our findings to the employer. Walk in, or save your spot online before you arrive.

✓ Walk in 7 days a week, or save your spot online
✓ Our standard exam, plus any job-specific items your employer requests
✓ Drug, alcohol and TB testing in the same visit
✓ Findings go to your employer, who makes the hiring decision
✓ Fit-for-duty exams to clear employees after a work injury

Save my spot Set up an employer account

Employers: tell us what each job requires, and we’ll check for it at every exam.

¿Necesita un examen físico para un trabajo? Venga sin cita o haga una reservación. Traiga una identificación con foto y la autorización de su empleador, si la tiene.

Your visit

Walk-in7 days, 2 clinics

Online check-inBook ahead

BringPhoto ID

What you pay

Employer accountBilled to employer

Self-payYes

PriceBased on services

What a pre-employment physical includes

Every exam starts with our standard pre-employment template. Your employer can add the job-specific items it needs.

Part of the exam	What it covers
Standard exam	Our pre-employment template, completed by a provider
Job-specific items	Anything your employer asks us to check, such as lifting 30 pounds or more with ease, or reading 20/20 with glasses
Add-on tests	Drug and alcohol tests, TB testing and chest X-ray, when the job requires them
Findings	We send what we find to the employer. The employer decides what to do with it.

Tests employers often add

Test	Details
Drug test	5- or 10-panel rapid urine test with results during your visit, or DOT and non-DOT lab tests
Alcohol test	Breath alcohol test (BAT), DOT or non-DOT
TB skin test (PPD)	Placed at the visit and read 2-3 days later
TB blood test (QuantiFERON)	A blood draw instead of a skin test, with no return visit to read it
Chest X-ray	At Steele Creek when clinically indicated or required by the screening protocol; not interchangeable with a TB infection test

Healthcare employers usually require TB testing. Most other employers add a drug test, an alcohol test or both.

How it works for employers

1Tell us what the job requires

When you set up your account, list your standard tests and any job-specific items, like lifting or vision.

2Send your new hire

Send them with a photo ID and your authorization. They can walk in or book ahead at either clinic, 7 days a week.

3We do the exam and tests

Our standard exam, your job-specific items and any add-on tests, in one visit.

4You get our findings

Results go to your employer portal, and you decide on the hire. We bill your account directly.

Set up an employer account

Fit-for-duty and return-to-work exams

Most fit-for-duty exams happen after a work injury, to make sure it’s safe for the employee to return to their job. We check the employee against the job’s demands and send our findings to the employer. Learn more about our work injury and workers’ comp care.

What a pre-employment physical costs

The price depends on what the job requires. A TB skin test alone costs much less than a full exam by a provider with a TB test and a drug test.

Employers with an account: we bill you directly, and your new hire pays nothing at the visit.
Paying yourself: you can self-pay at the visit. Ask the front desk for the price of the exact services your employer needs.
Employers without an account can also pay at the time of the visit.

What to bring

Sent by your employer

A photo ID
Your employer’s authorization, if they gave you one
Glasses or contacts, if you wear them

Paying yourself

A photo ID
The list of tests your new job requires, if you have it

Getting a drug test? Arrive at least 2 hours before closing (6pm on weekdays, 3pm on weekends).

North Carolina rules employers ask about

Topic	What the rule says
Who pays	Employers with 25 or more employees generally can’t make applicants pay for required medical exams or drug tests (N.C.G.S. 14-357.1). DOT-required drug tests are not covered by this rule.
When to do the exam	Under the ADA, a pre-employment medical exam comes after a conditional job offer, not before.

This is general information, not legal advice.

More services for Charlotte employers

DOT physicals: for drivers who need a DOT medical card
Drug and alcohol testing: pre-employment, random, post-accident and DOT testing
TB testing: skin tests, blood tests and chest X-ray (Steele Creek)
Work injury and workers’ comp care: same-day injury care and return-to-work notes
All occupational health services: one account for all of your employee health needs

Related services

Occupational health DOT physicals Drug and alcohol testing TB testing Workers’ comp care

Last updated November 13, 2026

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Faq

Where can I get a pre-employment physical in Charlotte?

At OneSpotMD’s Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics, 7 days a week: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.

Do I need an appointment for a pre-employment physical?

No. You can walk in, or save your spot online before you arrive.

What does a pre-employment physical include?

Our standard pre-employment exam, completed by a provider, plus any job-specific items your employer requests and any tests the job requires, such as a drug test or TB test.

Can employers add job-specific requirements to the exam?

Yes. Employers can ask us to check specific items, such as lifting 30 pounds or more with ease, or reading 20/20 with glasses. We check them at every exam for that employer.

Do you pass or fail me?

We send our findings to your employer. Your employer decides what to do with them.

Who gets the results of a pre-employment physical?

The employer that sent you. Contracted employers see results in our employer portal.

Can I get a drug test with my pre-employment physical?

Yes. We do 5- and 10-panel rapid urine drug tests with results during your visit, DOT and non-DOT lab tests, and breath alcohol tests in the same visit. Arrive at least 2 hours before closing for a drug test.

What TB tests do you offer for a job?

We offer a TB skin test (PPD), read 48–72 hours later, and a QuantiFERON TB blood test. Chest X-ray is available at Steele Creek when clinically indicated or required by the screening protocol; it is not interchangeable with a TB infection test.

How much does a pre-employment physical cost?

It depends on the services the job requires. A TB skin test alone costs much less than a full exam with a TB test and a drug test. Ask the front desk for the price of the exact services you need.

Can I pay for my own pre-employment physical?

Yes. You can self-pay at the visit. Just bring a photo ID.

Does my employer pay for my pre-employment physical?

If your employer has an account with us, we bill them directly and you pay nothing at the visit. In North Carolina, employers with 25 or more employees generally can’t make applicants pay for required medical exams or drug tests.

What should I bring to a pre-employment physical?

A photo ID, and your employer’s authorization if they gave you one. Bring your glasses or contacts if you wear them. If you’re paying yourself, a photo ID is all you need.

What is a fit-for-duty exam?

An exam to make sure an employee can safely do their job. Most fit-for-duty exams we do are after a work injury, to clear the employee to return to work.

Is a pre-employment physical the same as a DOT physical?

No. A DOT physical is a federal exam for commercial drivers that leads to a DOT medical card. A pre-employment physical follows our template and your employer’s requirements. We do both.

When should an employer schedule a pre-employment physical?

After making a conditional job offer. Under the ADA, a pre-employment medical exam comes after the offer, not before.

How do employers set up pre-employment physicals with OneSpotMD?

Fill out our employer account form. Tell us your standard tests and any job-specific items, and we can often set up your account the same day. We bill your account directly.

Do you see Spanish-speaking patients for work physicals?

Yes. Some of our staff speak Spanish, and translation support is available at both clinics. Call the clinic about your language needs.

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