Pre-Employment Screening

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Safely Match Employees to the Job with Physical Screenings

Hiring the right person for a physically demanding job means looking beyond the resume. Our Pre-Employment Screenings (also known as Post-Offer Physical Capacity Screens) help employers ensure that prospective hires are truly capable of safely performing their essential job tasks. By conducting a detailed physical exam and reviewing the candidate’s medical history, our physical and occupational therapists can identify potential vulnerabilities before day one. This proactive approach gives you the confidence to hire without reservation, knowing your new employees have the physical capacity to handle their roles, which ultimately reduces the risk of on-the-job injuries.

What Does the Physical Exam Include?

Our comprehensive pre-employment physical exams are detailed and thoroughly test the prospective employee’s physical abilities. The assessment typically includes:

  • Strength and Range of Motion: Testing core physical capabilities and flexibility.
  • Balance and Cardiovascular Endurance: Ensuring the candidate has the stamina required for the work tasks.
  • Material Handling: Evaluating the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials.
  • Non-Material Handling Tasks: Assessing the ability to tolerate sustained standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

We understand that no two jobs are exactly alike. Whenever possible, our employee physical ability tests are fully customized to fit the exact job descriptions and daily requirements directed by the employer. By mirroring the actual demands of the workplace, we provide a highly accurate assessment of how the candidate will perform on your specific job site.

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