Return-to-Duty / Fitness-for-Duty

Our Return-to-Duty and Fitness-for-Duty assessments determine whether an employee can safely return to their previous role or transition into a new one, along with any necessary accommodations to support their success on the job.

Examinetics Services

Our process for safely returning an employee to work begins with a thorough review of their medical history and current treatment plans. We then determine the most appropriate evaluation to assess the employee's duty status.

The evaluation process commonly includes:

  • Phone Consultation to review medical history and plans of care

  • Physical Exam
  • Physical Ability Test (Ergonomic Evaluation)
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation
  • Mental Health Evaluation
  • Drug Screening
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Return-to-Duty test and Fitness-for-Duty evaluation process:

1

Examinetics and employer partner to ensure employees receive proper medical documentation and releases to participate in the Return-to-Duty / Fitness-for-Duty program.

2

We review the proper medical documentation and clearance forms and conduct an interview with the employee to determine appropriate next steps.

3

Determination is made to either release the employee back to work, or require additional steps, including: procuring medical documentation, requiring a medical evaluation (a Fitness-for-Duty physical exam, mental health evaluation, diagnostic testing, or drug screen), a physical evaluation, and/or an ergonomic assessment.

4

Following completion of the process, Examinetics medical providers will provide a complete case study indicating the duty status of the employee.