Federal Workers' Compensation Doctors
Federal work comp doctors treating injured federal employees under the Department of Labor's OWCP program and in full compliance with the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). OWCP & DOL doctors with clinics in Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Atlanta — plus free claims and OWCP forms assistance.
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Specialized injury care for federal employees — not standard workers' comp
Federal workers' compensation is a completely different system from state workers' comp. If you're a federal employee injured on the job, your claim runs through the U.S. Department of Labor, not a state insurer — and the medical documentation has to be exactly right.
Quick answer
Federal workers' compensation (administered by the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, or OWCP) covers medical care and wage-loss benefits for injured federal employees under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). Our clinics are registered DOL/OWCP providers that treat your injury and produce the reports the DOL requires to accept and continue your claim.
DOL-administered, not state
Your benefits are governed by federal law (FECA) and processed by the OWCP — a distinct program with its own forms, rules, and physician requirements.
Documentation is everything
Claims are won or lost on paperwork. Incorrect or incomplete OWCP forms are among the most common reasons benefits are delayed or denied.
You choose your doctor
Under FECA you have the right to select your treating physician. You can come directly to any of our federal work comp clinics — no referral required.
What is an OWCP doctor — and why it matters for your claim
Not every physician understands federal work injury claims. The DOL requires specific, well-documented medical evidence, and a provider who knows the OWCP system can be the difference between an approved claim and a denied one.
OWCP doctor, defined
An OWCP doctor is a physician who treats injured federal employees under the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs and provides FECA-compliant documentation. Our DOL doctors are experienced with the causal-relationship narratives, work-restriction reports, and impairment ratings the OWCP demands.
When you're hurt working for the federal government, your treating physician has to do two jobs at once: care for your injury and satisfy the OWCP's strict evidentiary standards. Our OWCP doctors and DOL doctors are fluent in both.
- Establish and document the causal relationship between your work and your injury
- Complete duty-status and work-restriction reports (Form CA-17) accurately and on time
- Provide detailed attending-physician reports (Form CA-20) that hold up under OWCP review
- Deliver permanent impairment ratings using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Physical Impairment
- Coordinate ongoing authorized treatment so your care isn't interrupted
Learn more about our DOL doctors and how federal workers' compensation works.
Clinics built around the OWCP process
From your first appointment through claim resolution, our clinics deliver the treatment and the paperwork the Department of Labor requires — in one place.
Work Injury Care
Evaluation and treatment for on-the-job federal injuries — back, neck, joints, repetitive strain, and more.
OWCP Documentation
Accurate CA-form completion, causal-relationship narratives, and duty-status reports for your claim file.
Impairment Ratings
Permanent physical impairment evaluations performed to the AMA Guides for schedule-award claims.
Free Claims Assistance
Hands-on help so you file correctly, protect your benefits, and get the care you're entitled to.
OWCP forms help — file it right the first time
The wrong form, a missed deadline, or a weak physician's report can stall or sink a valid claim. Here are the core OWCP forms — and our team helps you complete each one correctly.
Notice of Traumatic Injury. Filed for an injury caused by a single event or work shift.
Notice of Occupational Disease. For conditions that develop over time from repeated work exposure.
Claim for Compensation. Used to claim wage-loss benefits when your injury keeps you off work.
Authorization for Examination & Treatment. Guarantees payment for initial care in the first days after injury.
Duty Status Report. Documents your work restrictions and capabilities — critical for continued benefits.
Attending Physician's Report. Your doctor's detailed medical narrative supporting causation and treatment.
Official forms are also available from the U.S. Department of Labor at dol.gov/owcp and the DOL's ECOMP filing portal.
Four federal injury clinics across Florida & Georgia
Serving injured federal employees in Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Atlanta.
Daytona Beach Office
Jacksonville Office
Tallahassee Office
Atlanta Office
Meet the doctor
Care from a provider trained in the exact standards federal claims are judged against.
Dr. Timothy M. Steflik, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic · Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida alumnus
Dr. Steflik earned his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University before completing his doctorate at the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. Throughout his training he worked alongside as many experienced chiropractors as possible, and he continues to attend seminars across the country to stay current with the latest techniques and technology in the field.
Crucially for federal claims, Dr. Steflik is trained in the use of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Physical Impairment — the standard used to determine impairment ratings in OWCP schedule-award decisions.
- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida
- B.S., Brigham Young University
- Trained in the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Physical Impairment
- Experienced with OWCP / FECA documentation and impairment ratings
Content on this page is for general education about the federal workers' compensation (OWCP/FECA) process and is not a substitute for individual medical advice.
How to get started
Getting the right care and protecting your benefits takes just a few steps.
Contact us
Call or request a free consultation online at the clinic nearest you. No referral needed.
Get evaluated
Come in for a thorough evaluation of your work-related injury by an OWCP-experienced provider.
We handle the forms
We complete the OWCP documentation and help you file your CA forms correctly.
Begin treatment
Start authorized care and stay on track with the reports the DOL requires along the way.
Federal workers' compensation FAQ
What is a federal workers' compensation doctor?
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Do I need a referral to see a federal workers' compensation doctor?
Which OWCP forms do I need to file a federal work injury claim?
Does federal workers' compensation cover 100% of my medical costs?
Schedule a consultation with a federal work comp expert
If you file incorrectly, you could lose your benefits. Complete the form to request a free consultation with our OWCP team — we'll help you file your claim correctly, protect your benefits, and get the care you deserve at the clinic nearest you.
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