Designated Medical Provider (DMP)

What is the Employer’s Role?

The employer should:

• Inform the provider, in writing, that they have been selected as their DMP
• Develop an agreement with the DMP
• Have a contact person identified for the DMP
• Inform employees of the DMP selection and their options
• Display the DMP selection in a place where employees can easily see it
• Conduct annual training on the DMP selection process
• Develop transitional work duties so the DMP knows transitional work is available
• Have detailed job descriptions that can be provided to the DMP at the time of the injury
• Inform WSI of the DMP selected by completing the Designated Medical Provider Selection Form