Forsyth Medical Center 
Workplace Health
Post-offer Screenings
| This screening assesses whether a newly-hired employee can physically perform tasks that are required in the job for which they were hired. |
Benefits of Post-offer Screenings
- Provides an ADA-compliant test of the physical capabilities of a newly-hired employee
- Allows employer to match the worker's abilities to job demands and helps prevent injuries
- Decreasing injuries can decrease injury-related costs, improve productivity and improve overall bottom line
- Employer makes the decision of where to place the employee
- Physical abilities testing should be paired with a medical screen by a physician and a drug screening for a full post-offer screeening process
Steps in Developing a Post-offer Screening
- Perform a Job Demands Analysis to identify the essential job demands
- Customize the screening
- Establish procedures to use
- Test incumbents
- Modify the test as needed
- Implement the screening process
The Post-offer Screening should be integrated into a comprehensive program that includes:
- Graded work entry
- Education and training
- Hazard prevention and control
- Fitness/wellness
- Post-injury management
The Martinat Outpatient Rehabilitation Center provides services to assist you with creating and maintaining this comprehensive program.
For more information, please contact us at (336) 718-6759.
