Fitness for Duty Exams

What are fitness for duty exams?

Fitness for duty exams are medical evaluations required by some employers. The exams help determine if you're mentally, physically, or emotionally capable of carrying out daily tasks required by your employer, especially if your job is physically demanding. 

What do fitness for duty exams consist of?

Fitness for duty exams consist of physical exams, psychiatric assessments, or a combination of the two. Dr. Raja also offers diagnostic tests and screening for medical problems that require treatment prior to completing specific job duties.

Is a fitness for duty exam right for me?

If your current or future employer requires a fitness for duty exam, Dr. Raja can perform it. Even if it’s not required, you might schedule this type of exam if you’d like peace of mind knowing that a physically demanding job is safe for you.

What should I expect during fitness for duty exams?

During fitness for duty exams, you can expect the following:

Vital signs check

Dr. Raja evaluates your weight, body mass index (BMI), pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs.

Medical history review

He also asks about your medical history. That includes your personal and family history of disease, medications you take, symptoms you have, and your lifestyle habits.

Physical exam

Dr. Raja completes a physical exam to assess your overall health and wellness. He listens to your heartbeat and breathing and evaluates your eyes, ears, throat, neck, abdomen, and more.

Psychiatric assessment

During a psychiatric assessment, Dr. Raja screens for depression and other mental health challenges.

Disease screening

Dr. Raja provides vision testing, hearing screening, nerve-conduction testing, and other diagnostic tests that detect or rule out possible problems. He might order blood tests, urine tests, cholesterol screening, motor-function testing, lung- or heart-function tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures.

Treatment

If you have a physical or psychological challenge that requires treatment, Dr. Raja personalizes a plan that offers the best chance of safely performing essential job duties. He might recommend lifestyle changes, treatment for an injury, medications, or other treatments.

After a fitness for duty exam, Dr. Raja signs off on the required paperwork. He gives you a copy and can send another to your employer.

To schedule fitness for duty exams with Manikanda Raja, MD, call his office or use the online booking feature today.