OWCP / Federal Workers' Comp Doctor in Brandon, FL
Injured on the job as a federal employee? Orthobiologics Associates is an OWCP-enrolled provider. Get non-surgical orthopedic care for your work injury in Brandon, with no out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim.
Over 40 years of experience treating knee, hip, shoulder, and spine injuries without surgery. We handle the OWCP paperwork, reporting, and authorizations so you can focus on getting back to work.
Federal Employees Injured on the Job in the Tampa Bay Area
If you work for the federal government and were hurt at work, your care is not covered by Florida state workers' comp. It falls under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). That means you need a doctor who is enrolled with OWCP and knows how the federal system works.
What FECA covers. Under an accepted claim, OWCP pays for medical care related to your work injury, including office visits, diagnostic imaging, and authorized treatment. You are not responsible for co-pays, deductibles, or balance bills from an enrolled provider.
Orthobiologics Associates in Brandon treats injured federal workers from across Hillsborough County and the greater Tampa Bay area, including employees of:
- U.S. Postal Service (letter carriers, clerks, mail handlers, drivers)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (James A. Haley VA and VA clinics)
- MacDill Air Force Base civilian employees
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Tampa International
- Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security
- Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Marshals
- Social Security Administration, IRS, and other federal agencies
Why Federal Employees Choose Orthobiologics Associates in Brandon
You have the right to choose.
Unlike most state workers' comp systems, FECA gives you the initial right to select your own treating physician. You do not need a referral or a network list. You can choose Orthobiologics Associates from day one.
We are enrolled with OWCP.
Only providers enrolled with the Department of Labor's medical billing contractor can be paid under FECA. We bill OWCP directly using your case number, so you never receive a bill for authorized care.
We know the paperwork.
A federal claim lives or dies on documentation. Our team completes the Attending Physician's Report (CA-20), Duty Status Reports (CA-17), and the narrative reports OWCP requires to support your claim and any wage-loss benefits.
We treat the injury, not just the symptoms.
Orthobiologics Associates has spent over 40 years helping patients avoid surgery. Our focus is repairing damaged joints, discs, tendons, and ligaments so you can return to full duty, not managing pain with repeat prescriptions.
Medical director oversight.
Dr. Rosemary Daly serves as medical director for the Brandon and Spring Hill locations and oversees every federal workers' comp treatment plan.
Local to you.
Our Brandon office at 1120 Kyle Wood Lane is minutes from the Brandon Post Office, the Brandon VA Clinic, and I-75, with weekday hours that work around your schedule.
Work Injuries We Treat for Federal Employees
Federal jobs are physical. Carrying mail, lifting patients, standing at a checkpoint for eight hours, climbing in and out of a truck. These injuries build up or happen in an instant, and both traumatic injuries (CA-1) and occupational conditions (CA-2) can be treated at our Brandon office.
| Body area | Common federal work injuries | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | Meniscus tears, ACL and ligament sprains, patellar tendonitis, knee osteoarthritis aggravated by work | Knee Pain |
| Back and neck | Herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, lumbar strain from lifting, facet syndrome, whiplash from vehicle accidents on duty | Spine Pain |
| Shoulder | Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, impingement from repetitive overhead reaching and carrying | Shoulder Pain |
| Hip | Labral tears, hip tendon injuries, bursitis, hip osteoarthritis | Hip Pain |
| Elbow, hand, and wrist | Tennis and golfer's elbow, tendonitis, trigger finger from repetitive sorting and scanning | Tendonitis |
| Foot and ankle | Plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis from walking routes and concrete floors | Ankle Pain |
| Chronic pain | Ongoing pain after a prior work injury or failed surgery | Chronic Pain |
If your injury is not listed, call us. If we are not the right fit, we will refer you to a specialist, and under FECA those referrals from your treating physician do not require OWCP pre-approval.
How to See an OWCP Doctor in Brandon: Step by Step
- Report the injury to your supervisor and file your claim in ECOMP. Traumatic injuries are filed on Form CA-1 (within 30 days of the injury); occupational conditions that developed over time are filed on Form CA-2. Your agency files through the Department of Labor's ECOMP portal.
- Ask your supervisor for Form CA-16. For a traumatic injury, your agency issues a CA-16 Authorization for Examination and/or Treatment. Bring it to your first visit. It authorizes care for 60 days from the date of injury and guarantees OWCP payment to us during that window.
- Call (877) 381-4200 or request an appointment online. Tell us you are a federal employee with a work injury. Bring your CA-16 (if issued), your OWCP case number (if you already have one), a photo ID, and any prior imaging or records.
- Exam, imaging, and diagnosis. Dr. Daly's team performs a full orthopedic evaluation and orders any X-rays or diagnostics needed. Office visits and routine diagnostics do not require prior authorization from OWCP.
- We complete your OWCP reports. We file the Attending Physician's Report (CA-20) and your Duty Status Report (CA-17), stating your diagnosis, how the injury relates to your job, your work restrictions, and your prognosis. This documentation is what gets your claim accepted and keeps your benefits flowing.
- Treatment and authorizations. Routine care begins right away. Procedures that OWCP classifies as Level 2 or 3 (certain injections, extended therapy, surgery alternatives) require prior authorization, which we request on your behalf through the OWCP provider portal.
- Return-to-work planning. We update your CA-17 as you recover, documenting light-duty restrictions or full-duty clearance so your agency and OWCP stay aligned.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Your Work Injury
Our goal is to get you back to full duty without surgery whenever possible. Every treatment plan is built around your accepted OWCP condition, and we only recommend what the medical evidence supports.
Routine care (no prior authorization needed)
- Orthopedic evaluation and ongoing office visits
- X-ray and non-invasive diagnostic imaging
- Functional rehabilitation and therapy for a new traumatic injury
- Bracing for the knee and back
- Work-restriction and return-to-work documentation
Advanced non-surgical procedures (requested through OWCP authorization)
- Image-guided injections for joints and the spine
- Epidural steroid injections and medial branch blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation for chronic facet-related back and neck pain
- PRP therapy for tendon, ligament, and joint injuries
- Discseel® for torn or herniated discs
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate and cell therapy orthobiologics
- Genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis
If a procedure requires OWCP approval, we submit the request and supporting documentation for you and let you know as soon as it is authorized. If OWCP declines a specific treatment, we discuss your covered alternatives and any self-pay options so you are never left without a plan.
Federal Workers' Comp FAQ
What is OWCP?
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is the division of the U.S. Department of Labor that administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). It decides whether your claim is accepted and pays for your medical care and wage-loss benefits.
Is federal workers' comp different from Florida workers' comp?
Yes. Florida's state system covers private and state employees. Federal employees are covered only by FECA, which has its own forms, its own claims examiners, and its own rules. One major difference: under FECA you choose your own doctor.
Can I really pick my own doctor?
Yes. FECA gives an injured federal employee the initial right to select the physician who will treat them. You do not need your agency's permission or a network list. You can choose Orthobiologics Associates from your first visit.
What if I already started with another doctor and want to switch?
You can change treating physicians, but after your initial choice OWCP must approve the change. Contact your OWCP claims examiner, and our office can help you document the reason for the request.
Will I have to pay anything?
No. For an accepted condition, OWCP pays the enrolled provider directly according to its fee schedule, and we accept that as payment in full. You will not receive a co-pay, deductible, or balance bill.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Your CA-16 if your agency issued one, your OWCP case number or acceptance letter if you have it, a photo ID, and any X-rays, MRIs, or records from earlier care.
How long is a CA-16 good for?
A CA-16 authorizes examination and treatment for 60 days from the date of injury unless OWCP ends it sooner. If your care continues past that point, your claim must be formally accepted by OWCP, and we help by submitting the medical documentation that supports it.
Do you handle the CA-17 and CA-20 forms?
Yes. Completing the Duty Status Report (CA-17) and Attending Physician's Report (CA-20) is part of every federal workers' comp visit at our Brandon office.
Can I get a second opinion or a specialist referral?
Yes. Your treating physician can refer you to a specialist for the work-related condition without OWCP pre-approval.
What if my claim has not been accepted yet?
Call us. If you have a valid CA-16 we can begin care right away. If you do not, we will explain your options and what documentation OWCP needs from your physician to move the claim forward.
Do you treat state workers' comp or private insurance patients?
This page covers federal (OWCP) claims. If you were injured at a non-federal job or want to use private insurance or self-pay, call (877) 381-4200 and we will point you to the right path.
OWCP Doctor Near You in Brandon, FL
Brandon
1120 Kyle Wood Lane, Brandon, FL 33511
(877) 381-4200Monday–Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm · Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm · Closed weekends
Serving federal employees in Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Seffner, Plant City, Tampa, and all of Hillsborough County. Not near Brandon? Our Spring Hill office (5311 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34606) also accepts OWCP patients under the same medical director.
Request an OWCP AppointmentInjured on the Job? Get Care From a Doctor Who Knows OWCP.
You have the right to choose your physician. Choose a team that treats the injury, handles the paperwork, and gets you back to work.
Request an OWCP Appointment Call (877) 381-4200Orthobiologics Associates is an enrolled medical provider under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Labor or OWCP. Coverage of specific treatments is determined by OWCP based on your accepted condition. Dr. Rosemary Daly is medical director for the Spring Hill and Brandon locations; all other locations are affiliates of Orthobiologic Associates, LLC.