PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS & FIT FOR DUTY EXAMS


A healthy workforce is not just an asset; it’s the backbone of a flourishing and resilient business. Pre-employment physicals and fit-for-duty exams assess the overall health status of prospective or injured employees, aiming to identify any medical issues that might impede safe employment or the ability to perform job duties safely.


*Book an appointment or walk in during clinic hours for work-related physicals. Unscheduled physicals require proper authorization from the employer upon arrival.

What Is Checked During A Pre-Employment Physical/Fit For Duty Exam?

Employment Health Services will assess how qualified you are to complete the physical requirements of the job. Depending on the reason for the physical, the following screenings may be done.

  • Vitals (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Pulse, Temperature, Height, Weight)
  • Overall General Appearance (Skin)
  • Head, Eyes, Nose, Throat, Lymph Nodes, Abdomen Exam
  • Hearing & Vision Test
  • Extremities, Joint Exam
  • Strength Test (Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling)
  • Comprehensive Lab Analysis (Tuberculosis Test)
  • Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Screens (Immediate Results)
  • Urinalysis Test (Diabetes)
  • Gait Assessment
  • Respiratory Fit Test
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Neurological Assessment (Reflexes, Flexibility, Balance, Motor Function)
  • Cardiovascular System Evaluation
  • Musculoskeletal Evaluation
  • Radiographic Evaluation (Detect Internal Defects)
  • Lifestyle Behavioral Questions
  • Family Medical History Review

Employee Drug & Alcohol Testing

Employment Health Services provides reliable, compliant drug and alcohol testing to support safe hiring and ongoing workplace compliance.

Whether testing is required for pre-employment, post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, or periodic screening, our team offers both rapid and lab-based options to meet employer needs.

  • Rapid Urinalysis 5-panel drug testing
    (No appointment needed. Immediate results.)
  • Rapid Urinalysis 5-panel drug testing
    (No appointment needed. Immediate results.)
  • Breath Alcohol Screen
    (No appointment needed. Immediate results.)
  • Hair Collection Drug Analysis
  • Blood Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Additionally, pre-existing conditions may require medical documentation from primary care provider.
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Nationwide Drug & Alcohol Testing Available

For employers with multiple locations or off-site testing needs, Employment Health Services partners with Abbott’s eScreen® Occupational Health Network, providing access to thousands of certified collection sites nationwide.

This partnership offers:

  • Secure electronic chain-of-custody (eCCF) where available
  • Employer-compliant testing protocols
  • Faster, more accurate reporting with reduced paperwork
  • Flexible solutions for local, regional, and nationwide employers
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