Fit-for-Duty Testing
Ensure a Safe and Productive Workforce with Objective Fit-for-Duty Assessments
At Treasure Valley Return to Work, we understand that employee health and safety are paramount to your business's success. That's why we offer comprehensive fit-for-duty tests designed to help employers around the Treasure Valley make informed decisions about their workforce. Whether you're onboarding new hires, managing return-to-work after an injury or illness, or addressing concerns about an employee's current ability to perform work safely, our objective assessments provide the clarity you need.
Why Fit-for-Duty Testing is Crucial for Your Business
In today's dynamic work environment, ensuring that employees are physically and/or psychologically capable of performing their job functions is more important than ever. Fit-for-duty testing helps you:
Prevent Injuries: Proactively evaluate a candidate’s capacity to perform the required job functions without increased risk of injury to themselves or others.
Reduce Workers' Compensation Costs: Minimize claims and associated costs by ensuring employees are truly ready for the demands of their role.
Boost Productivity: A healthy and capable workforce is a productive workforce. Our testing helps maintain optimal operational efficiency.
Our Comprehensive Fit-for-Duty Testing Services
Treasure Valley Return to Work specializes in tailoring fit-for-duty evaluations to your specific needs. We recognize that every job has unique job requirements, and we work with you to ensure that our assessments reflect that reality. Our services include:
Fit-for-Duty Assessments: Ensure new and returning employees can safely perform the essential functions of the job before they start, reducing the risk of new-hire injuries. These are appropriate for new employees and employees returning to work after an off-work injury or other leave of absence. We are equipped to provide these services for public safety and emergency services personnel.
Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET): Job-specific physical abilities test performed after a conditional job offer but before employment begins. This objective assessment evaluates a candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, including lift and strength testing. POET helps to confirm that a new hire is physically capable of the work, significantly reducing the likelihood of an early on-the-job injury and subsequent claims cost.
Functional Capacity Testing (FCE): This comprehensive assessment objectively measures an individual's physical abilities and limitations in relation to specific job demands. An FCE helps determine an employee's readiness for return to work after an injury. It is a vital tool for making informed decisions about an employee's work capacity and for managing complex workers compensation cases.
Baseline Assessments: Establish an initial record of an employee's physical capabilities, which can be invaluable for comparing against future fit-for-duty evaluations.
Specialized Assessments for High-Risk Roles: We conduct evaluations tailored to roles with particularly demanding or hazardous unique job requirements, ensuring the highest level of safety.
The Treasure Valley Return to Work Difference: An Objective Approach
What sets Treasure Valley Return to Work apart is our commitment to providing a truly objective assessment. Our experienced occupational health professionals utilize state-of-the-art testing protocols and equipment to deliver accurate, legally defensible, and unbiased results. Patient privacy is thoroughly maintained and respected while providing relevant information to prospective employers.
Don't leave employee safety and productivity to chance. Partner with Treasure Valley Return to Work for expert fit-for-duty testing that protects your most valuable assets.
Contact us today to learn more about how our fit-for-duty services can benefit your business in the Treasure Valley!