Posted on Friday, October 2, 2026 5:48 pm
If your company has sent an employee to HealthCARE Express for a physical, drug screen, or work injury, there's a good chance Kim Crockett had a hand in making it run smoothly. Kim leads our Occupational Medicine department, and this month she celebrates 21 years with HCE. Here's a look at the person behind the program, and why the employers we serve are in such good hands.
What HCE's Occupational Medicine Department Does for Employers
Occupational medicine is the side of HealthCARE Express that many patients never see, but businesses across our markets depend on it every day. Our occ med program helps employers keep their workforce healthy, safe, and compliant, with services that include:
• Pre-employment physicals
• DOT physicals for commercial drivers
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Workers' comp injury care
For an HR manager or safety professional, every one of those services comes with deadlines, paperwork, and regulations that can't slip through the cracks. A new hire can't start until their screening is done. A driver can't get back on the road without a current DOT card. An injured employee needs care fast, and the employer needs clear answers about what happens next.
As the head of the department, Kim keeps that entire operation moving. From our headquarters in Texarkana to our clinics across Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, employers count on HCE occupational medicine to get it right, and Kim is a big reason they can.
21 Years of Experience Employers Can Count On
Two decades in one place is rare in any industry. In healthcare, it's even rarer. Kim has been part of HealthCARE Express for 21 years, and that kind of longevity shows up in the work.
Experience means knowing the answer before the question finishes. It means knowing which employers need what, which regulations just changed, and how to solve a problem before it turns into a bigger one. When an employer partners with HCE for occupational medicine, they aren't just getting a clinic. They're getting a team led by someone who has seen it all and still shows up every day ready to do it better.
Why staff longevity matters to patients, too
A team that stays together works better together. When the people behind your care have been doing this for years, processes run smoother, communication is clearer, and nothing gets lost in the shuffle. Whether you're an employer sending in a new hire or a patient walking in with a work injury, you benefit from a team that knows what it's doing.
Funny, Sassy, and One of the Hardest Workers We Know
Ask anyone at HealthCARE Express about Kim and you'll hear the same thing: to know Kim is to love Kim. She's funny. She's full of sass. And she is one of the hardest workers in our entire company.
Kim is the kind of coworker who makes a long day feel shorter. She keeps her team laughing while making sure every detail gets handled, and she holds everyone around her to a high standard because she holds herself to an even higher one. Her energy is contagious, and her work ethic sets the tone for the whole department.
“Twenty-one years goes by fast when you love the people you work with. Every employer we serve is counting on us to take care of their people, and I don't take that lightly. I just try to have a little fun while I do it.”
— Kim Crockett, Occupational Medicine, HealthCARE Express
Thank You, Kim
Twenty-one years of hard work, big laughs, and showing up for this community. Kim, we are so thankful for you, and we can't wait to see what the next chapter holds.
At HealthCARE Express, we take care of our team so our team can take care of you. If your business is looking for an occupational medicine partner, Kim and her team are ready to help.
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