Fit-for-Duty

Employer-Directed Fitness Assessment

Fit-for-Duty Evaluations

Objective evaluation focused on whether an employee can safely perform the essential functions of a defined job.

Employee completing a fit-for-duty evaluation
Employer-Directed Process

A Clear, Job-Focused Evaluation Pathway

The strongest occupational health referrals begin with a clear employer question and accurate job-demand information.

  • Review the employer’s specific referral question
  • Consider the essential physical and functional job demands
  • Document relevant examination and functional findings
  • Provide focused work-capacity information within the scope of the evaluation

Before the Appointment

Provide the employee’s job title, essential duties, referral reason, relevant forms, authorised contact information, and any specific questions that need to be addressed.

Employer Communication

Ford Occupational Health communicates within the authorised scope of the referral while maintaining appropriate medical privacy and professional documentation standards.

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