For Employers

Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)

Hiring the right person for a physically demanding job means knowing whether they can safely meet the physical requirements before they start. Post-Offer Employment Testing provides that assurance — objectively, consistently, and in full compliance with the ADA.

I develop job-specific testing protocols based on a physical demands analysis of each position. Candidates are tested after a conditional offer of employment, and results clearly indicate whether they can perform the essential physical functions of the job.

The ROI of POET Programs

• Reduced first-year injuries: Studies consistently show that POET programs reduce new-hire injury rates significantly
• Lower workers' comp costs: Fewer injuries mean fewer claims and lower insurance costs
• Better retention: Employees placed in jobs they can physically perform stay longer
• Legal protection: Standardized, job-related testing provides defensible hiring documentation

Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations

When an employee is returning from injury, illness, or extended leave, a Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation provides an objective determination of whether they can safely resume their job duties. These evaluations protect both the employee and the employer by ensuring return-to-work decisions are based on clinical evidence rather than guesswork.

• Clear determination of full duty, modified duty, or not yet fit for duty
• Specific restrictions and accommodations when applicable
• Comparison of demonstrated physical capacity to actual job demands

Ergonomic Assessments & Physical Demand Analyses

I provide on-site ergonomic assessments and physical demand analyses at employer/client facilities. These services support injury prevention, ADA compliance, return-to-work planning, and the development of POET protocols.

• Ergonomic assessments: Identify workplace risk factors and provide practical recommendations to reduce injury potential
• Physical demand analyses: Document the specific physical requirements of job positions for use in hiring, accommodation decisions, and workers' compensation

Getting Started

I work with employers of all sizes across Connecticut. Whether you need a single fitness-for-duty evaluation or want to implement a comprehensive POET program, I can help. Contact me to discuss your needs.